Ba2Hg1Sn1

Ba2Hg1Sn1 is a thermodynamically stable, semimetallic ternary intermetallic compound composed of barium, mercury, and tin.

BaHgSn
Crystal structure of Ba2Hg1Sn1
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ba2Hg1Sn1

Ba2Hg1Sn1 is a structurally robust intermetallic compound that occupies a stable position on the thermodynamic convex hull. Its electronic character is defined by a near-zero-gap semimetallic nature, which distinguishes it from typical insulating or metallic phases.

Because of its stability and electronic profile, this compound serves as a significant subject for researchers investigating complex ternary systems. It represents a well-defined phase within its chemical space, offering insights into the bonding behaviors of barium, mercury, and tin.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ba2Hg1Sn1, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.04 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

26
2 databases, 12 space groups
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ba2Hg1Sn1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ba2Hg1Sn1?

Ba2Hg1Sn1 is a thermodynamically stable, semimetallic ternary intermetallic compound composed of barium, mercury, and tin.

More questions
What is the band gap of Ba2Hg1Sn1?
Ba2Hg1Sn1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.04 eV across 26 reported structures.
Is Ba2Hg1Sn1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a near-zero band gap it behaves as a (semi)metal.
Is Ba2Hg1Sn1 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ba2Hg1Sn1 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ba2Hg1Sn1 are known?
26 structures of Ba2Hg1Sn1 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 12 distinct space groups.
What elements does Ba2Hg1Sn1 contain?
Ba2Hg1Sn1 contains Ba, Hg, and Sn (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ba2Hg1Sn1 come from?
Ba2Hg1Sn1 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable phase, Ba2Hg1Sn1 serves as a foundational reference point for exploring ternary intermetallic compounds containing heavy alkaline earth and post-transition metals.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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