CdMg2Pb

CdMg2Pb is a semiconducting ternary intermetallic compound that exists in a metastable state.

CdMgPb
Crystal structure of CdMg2Pb
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About CdMg2Pb

CdMg2Pb is a ternary intermetallic compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. Its atomic arrangement is captured across multiple structural databases, reflecting a complex configuration that remains a subject of ongoing investigation in materials science.

As a material that sits above the thermodynamic hull, CdMg2Pb is considered metastable. This status makes it a compelling candidate for researchers studying phase stability and the synthesis of non-equilibrium crystalline phases in multi-element systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for CdMg2Pb, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.45 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

1.181 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 2 space groups
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CdMg2Pb, answered from cross-validated data.

What is CdMg2Pb?

CdMg2Pb is a semiconducting ternary intermetallic compound that exists in a metastable state.

More questions
What is the band gap of CdMg2Pb?
CdMg2Pb has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.45 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is CdMg2Pb a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.45 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is CdMg2Pb thermodynamically stable?
CdMg2Pb has a lowest energy above hull of 1.181 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of CdMg2Pb are known?
6 structures of CdMg2Pb are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does CdMg2Pb contain?
CdMg2Pb contains Cd, Mg, and Pb (3 elements).
Where does the data for CdMg2Pb come from?
CdMg2Pb data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary phase, CdMg2Pb serves as a distinct case study for semiconducting behavior within complex intermetallic systems, providing a reference point for understanding how the integration of cadmium, magnesium, and lead influences structural stability.

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

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