Bi1Ca1Mg1

Bi1Ca1Mg1 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting intermetallic compound formed from bismuth, calcium, and magnesium.

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Overview

About Bi1Ca1Mg1

Bi1Ca1Mg1 is a distinct intermetallic compound composed of bismuth, calcium, and magnesium. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement within its elemental system. Its electronic character as a semiconductor makes it an intriguing candidate for specialized electronic and thermoelectric research applications. The material is characterized by a significant degree of structural diversity, as evidenced by the multiple reported configurations found in crystallographic databases. This structural flexibility suggests a complex bonding environment that warrants further investigation into its physical properties and potential for functional device integration.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Bi1Ca1Mg1, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.39 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

12
3 databases, 7 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Bi1Ca1Mg1 is used.

Semiconductor researchThermoelectric material developmentFundamental solid-state physics studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bi1Ca1Mg1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Bi1Ca1Mg1?

Bi1Ca1Mg1 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting intermetallic compound formed from bismuth, calcium, and magnesium.

More questions
What is Bi1Ca1Mg1 used for?
Bi1Ca1Mg1 is used in semiconductor research, thermoelectric material development, and fundamental solid-state physics studies.
What is the band gap of Bi1Ca1Mg1?
Bi1Ca1Mg1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.39 eV across 12 reported structures.
Is Bi1Ca1Mg1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.39 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Bi1Ca1Mg1 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Bi1Ca1Mg1 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Bi1Ca1Mg1 are known?
12 structures of Bi1Ca1Mg1 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 7 distinct space groups.
What elements does Bi1Ca1Mg1 contain?
Bi1Ca1Mg1 contains Bi, Ca, and Mg (3 elements).
Where does the data for Bi1Ca1Mg1 come from?
Bi1Ca1Mg1 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique intermetallic phase, Bi1Ca1Mg1 serves as a foundational reference point for exploring the ternary interactions between bismuth, calcium, and magnesium. Without direct structural siblings in this specific class, it stands as a primary subject for understanding how these elements combine to form stable, semiconducting architectures in the solid state.

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

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