BaSr3

BaSr3 is a metallic intermetallic compound formed from barium and strontium that is considered a viable candidate for experimental synthesis.

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Crystal structure of BaSr3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About BaSr3

BaSr3 is a metallic intermetallic compound composed of barium and strontium. Its electronic character is defined by its metallic nature, lacking a band gap, which makes it an interesting subject for studies in fundamental condensed matter physics and alloy behavior.

As a near-hull material, it is considered likely to be synthesizable under specific experimental conditions. With numerous reported structures across various databases, it stands as a well-documented candidate for researchers investigating the complex phase space of alkaline earth metal alloys.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for BaSr3, aggregated across 5 databases.

Band Gap

Metallic / not reported

Energy Above Hull

0.012 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
4 DFT sources

Structures

21
5 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where BaSr3 is used.

Fundamental materials researchAlloy phase stability studiesCondensed matter physics investigations
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BaSr3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is BaSr3?

BaSr3 is a metallic intermetallic compound formed from barium and strontium that is considered a viable candidate for experimental synthesis.

More questions
What is BaSr3 used for?
BaSr3 is used in fundamental materials research, alloy phase stability studies, and condensed matter physics investigations.
What is the band gap of BaSr3?
BaSr3 is computed to be metallic (no band gap) in the reported DFT structures.
Is BaSr3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Computed band structures report no gap, so it is metallic.
Is BaSr3 thermodynamically stable?
BaSr3 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.012 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of BaSr3 are known?
21 structures of BaSr3 are reported across 5 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does BaSr3 contain?
BaSr3 contains Ba and Sr (2 elements).
Where does the data for BaSr3 come from?
BaSr3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct intermetallic phase, BaSr3 represents a specific structural configuration within the broader landscape of barium-strontium alloys, serving as a reference point for understanding the structural diversity and stability trends of binary alkaline earth systems.

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

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