BiSbTe2
BiSbTe2 is a semiconducting phase-change material that shows potential for use in advanced, energy-efficient memory storage technologies.
About BiSbTe2
BiSbTe2 is a semiconducting compound belonging to the class of phase-change memory materials. Its electronic structure and structural flexibility make it an intriguing candidate for non-volatile memory applications where rapid, reversible transitions between amorphous and crystalline states are required. Being identified as a near-hull material, it is considered highly synthesizable and stable for experimental investigation. The material benefits from a rich structural history, with multiple reported configurations across various databases, highlighting its versatility in solid-state research.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for BiSbTe2, aggregated across 4 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 BiSbTe2 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about BiSbTe2, answered from cross-validated data.
What is BiSbTe2?
BiSbTe2 is a semiconducting phase-change material that shows potential for use in advanced, energy-efficient memory storage technologies.
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How It Compares
Within the phase-change memory materials class.
Within the diverse family of phase-change materials, BiSbTe2 occupies a unique niche alongside established compounds like Ge2Sb2Te5 and Sb2Te3. While Ge2Sb2Te5 remains the industry standard for its rapid switching kinetics, BiSbTe2 offers a distinct elemental composition that allows researchers to tune thermal and electrical properties, potentially overcoming limitations in power consumption or endurance found in simpler binary tellurides.
Related Compounds
Other Phase-Change Memory Materials in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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