Cd1Li2Tl1

Cd1Li2Tl1 is a semimetallic ternary intermetallic compound composed of cadmium, lithium, and thallium that is considered a candidate for experimental synthesis.

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Crystal structure of Cd1Li2Tl1
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cd1Li2Tl1

Cd1Li2Tl1 is a complex ternary intermetallic compound composed of cadmium, lithium, and thallium. Its electronic structure is characterized as a near-zero-gap semimetal, placing it in a unique regime where conduction and valence bands meet, influencing its potential transport properties.

From a structural standpoint, this material is considered near-hull stable, indicating that it is energetically favorable enough to be a target for laboratory synthesis. With multiple reported structural configurations, it represents a significant subject for researchers exploring the phase space of lithium-bearing ternary alloys.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cd1Li2Tl1, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.03 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.002 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

29
2 databases, 16 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Cd1Li2Tl1 is used.

Fundamental materials researchLithium-alloy phase studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cd1Li2Tl1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cd1Li2Tl1?

Cd1Li2Tl1 is a semimetallic ternary intermetallic compound composed of cadmium, lithium, and thallium that is considered a candidate for experimental synthesis.

More questions
What is Cd1Li2Tl1 used for?
Cd1Li2Tl1 is used in fundamental materials research and lithium-alloy phase studies.
What is the band gap of Cd1Li2Tl1?
Cd1Li2Tl1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.03 eV across 29 reported structures.
Is Cd1Li2Tl1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a near-zero band gap it behaves as a (semi)metal.
Is Cd1Li2Tl1 thermodynamically stable?
Cd1Li2Tl1 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.002 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Cd1Li2Tl1 are known?
29 structures of Cd1Li2Tl1 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 16 distinct space groups.
What elements does Cd1Li2Tl1 contain?
Cd1Li2Tl1 contains Cd, Li, and Tl (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cd1Li2Tl1 come from?
Cd1Li2Tl1 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary intermetallic, Cd1Li2Tl1 occupies a distinct position in materials science where its semimetallic nature and structural diversity make it a compelling subject for study, particularly in the context of lithium-rich alloy systems that lack extensive classification.

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

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