CaSn

CaSn is a stable metallic compound formed from calcium and tin that is frequently studied for its structural characteristics.

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

About CaSn

CaSn is a metallic intermetallic compound composed of calcium and tin. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural configuration within its chemical system.

Its metallic nature suggests significant potential for applications requiring conductive properties. With a high degree of structural diversity reported across multiple databases, it serves as a key subject for understanding binary intermetallic phase formation.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for CaSn, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

Metallic / not reported

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

35
4 databases, 8 space groups
Validation

Cross-Source DFT Agreement

How well independent DFT databases agree on the thermodynamics of CaSn. Tight agreement means computed properties can be trusted without re-running calculations.

Agreement Score

1.00 / 1.00
Trust tier: medium

Hull Spread

0.000 eV
EAH spread across sources

Sources Compared

2
jarvis, materials_project

Space Group Consensus

All match
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting CaSn.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where CaSn is used.

Materials science researchIntermetallic phase studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is CaSn?

CaSn is a stable metallic compound formed from calcium and tin that is frequently studied for its structural characteristics.

More questions
What is CaSn used for?
CaSn is used in materials science research and intermetallic phase studies.
What is the band gap of CaSn?
CaSn is computed to be metallic (no band gap) in the reported DFT structures.
Is CaSn a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Computed band structures report no gap, so it is metallic.
Is CaSn thermodynamically stable?
Yes — CaSn sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of CaSn are known?
35 structures of CaSn are reported across 4 databases, spanning 8 distinct space groups.
How is CaSn synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for CaSn include sol gel, solid state (10 procedures documented).
What elements does CaSn contain?
CaSn contains Ca and Sn (2 elements).
Where does the data for CaSn come from?
CaSn data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct binary intermetallic, CaSn serves as a fundamental reference point for calcium-tin systems. Its position on the convex hull highlights its structural reliability compared to metastable phases that may appear in similar intermetallic families.

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

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