Be1Cu2Ti1
Be1Cu2Ti1 is a semiconducting ternary intermetallic compound that exists in a metastable state.
About Be1Cu2Ti1
Be1Cu2Ti1 is a complex ternary intermetallic compound composed of beryllium, copper, and titanium. As a semiconducting material, it exhibits electronic properties that distinguish it from typical metallic alloys, making it a subject of interest for fundamental solid-state research.
While the compound has been identified in multiple structural configurations, it is characterized as being thermodynamically unstable relative to the ground-state hull. This suggests that its formation is highly sensitive to specific synthetic conditions, positioning it as a specialized candidate for experimental investigation into metastable phases.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Be1Cu2Ti1, aggregated across 2 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where Be1Cu2Ti1 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Be1Cu2Ti1, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Be1Cu2Ti1?
Be1Cu2Ti1 is a semiconducting ternary intermetallic compound that exists in a metastable state.
What is Be1Cu2Ti1 used for?
What is the band gap of Be1Cu2Ti1?
Is Be1Cu2Ti1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is Be1Cu2Ti1 thermodynamically stable?
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How It Compares
As a unique ternary phase, Be1Cu2Ti1 represents a distinct structural arrangement within the broader landscape of beryllium-copper-titanium intermetallics. Without direct structural siblings in this specific stoichiometry, it serves as a critical data point for understanding how the inclusion of beryllium influences the electronic and thermodynamic stability of transition metal-based semiconductor systems.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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