Be2Li2Sb2

Be2Li2Sb2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting ternary compound consisting of beryllium, lithium, and antimony.

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Crystal structure of Be2Li2Sb2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Be2Li2Sb2

Be2Li2Sb2 is a complex ternary compound composed of beryllium, lithium, and antimony. As a thermodynamically stable material situated on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement that maintains integrity under standard conditions.

This compound exhibits semiconducting electronic characteristics, making it an intriguing candidate for specialized electronic and optoelectronic applications. Its existence across multiple structural databases highlights its significance as a well-defined phase in materials science research.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Be2Li2Sb2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.87–1.01 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Be2Li2Sb2 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Be2Li2Sb2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Be2Li2Sb2?

Be2Li2Sb2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting ternary compound consisting of beryllium, lithium, and antimony.

More questions
What is Be2Li2Sb2 used for?
Be2Li2Sb2 is used in semiconductor research and solid-state materials development.
What is the band gap of Be2Li2Sb2?
Be2Li2Sb2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.87–1.01 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Be2Li2Sb2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.01 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Be2Li2Sb2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Be2Li2Sb2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Be2Li2Sb2 are known?
5 structures of Be2Li2Sb2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Be2Li2Sb2 contain?
Be2Li2Sb2 contains Be, Li, and Sb (3 elements).
Where does the data for Be2Li2Sb2 come from?
Be2Li2Sb2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary phase, Be2Li2Sb2 occupies a distinct position in materials design, serving as an example of how light elements like beryllium and lithium can be combined with heavier pnictogens to achieve stable semiconducting behavior.

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

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