BaPb3

BaPb3 is a thermodynamically stable metallic compound formed from barium and lead.

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Crystal structure of BaPb3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About BaPb3

BaPb3 is a metallic intermetallic compound composed of barium and lead. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement of these elements that remains consistent across various experimental and computational datasets.

Its metallic character defines its electronic behavior, making it a subject of interest for researchers studying the fundamental properties of alkaline-earth lead systems. With numerous reported structures, it serves as a well-documented reference point for understanding phase stability and bonding in this specific binary chemical space.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for BaPb3, aggregated across 5 databases.

Band Gap

Metallic / not reported

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
4 DFT sources

Structures

16
5 databases, 5 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where BaPb3 is used.

Fundamental materials researchSolid-state chemistry studiesAlloy phase diagram development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BaPb3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is BaPb3?

BaPb3 is a thermodynamically stable metallic compound formed from barium and lead.

More questions
What is BaPb3 used for?
BaPb3 is used in fundamental materials research, solid-state chemistry studies, and alloy phase diagram development.
What is the band gap of BaPb3?
BaPb3 is computed to be metallic (no band gap) in the reported DFT structures.
Is BaPb3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Computed band structures report no gap, so it is metallic.
Is BaPb3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — BaPb3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of BaPb3 are known?
16 structures of BaPb3 are reported across 5 databases, spanning 5 distinct space groups.
What elements does BaPb3 contain?
BaPb3 contains Ba and Pb (2 elements).
Where does the data for BaPb3 come from?
BaPb3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable intermetallic phase, BaPb3 occupies a distinct position within binary barium-lead systems, serving as a benchmark for structural reliability and thermodynamic equilibrium in this class of metallic compounds.

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

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