CeCuSb2
CeCuSb2 is a stable metallic intermetallic compound containing cerium, copper, and antimony.
About CeCuSb2
CeCuSb2 is a metallic ternary compound composed of cerium, copper, and antimony. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration of these elements that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions.
This material is notable for its significant data richness, appearing across multiple structural databases. Its metallic nature and specific elemental composition make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating the complex interplay between rare-earth magnetism and transition metal-pnictide bonding.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for CeCuSb2, aggregated across 5 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.
Cross-Source DFT Agreement
How well independent DFT databases agree on the thermodynamics of CeCuSb2. Tight agreement means computed properties can be trusted without re-running calculations.
Agreement ScoreA normalized confidence score summarizing how closely independent DFT databases agree. Higher scores mean tighter cross-source agreement.
Hull SpreadDifference between the highest and lowest energy-above-hull values reported by comparable sources. Smaller spread means less thermodynamic disagreement.
Sources ComparedNumber and names of computational sources with comparable entries for this formula.
Space Group ConsensusWhether independent sources predict the same crystal symmetry for the lowest-energy structure.
Applications
Where CeCuSb2 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CeCuSb2, answered from cross-validated data.
What is CeCuSb2?
CeCuSb2 is a stable metallic intermetallic compound containing cerium, copper, and antimony.
What is CeCuSb2 used for?
What is the band gap of CeCuSb2?
Is CeCuSb2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is CeCuSb2 thermodynamically stable?
How many polymorphs of CeCuSb2 are known?
What elements does CeCuSb2 contain?
Where does the data for CeCuSb2 come from?
How It Compares
As a standalone member of its specific elemental system, CeCuSb2 serves as a primary reference point for understanding the structural and electronic behavior of cerium-based copper antimonides. It occupies a stable position in the phase space, providing a foundational baseline for future studies on related ternary intermetallic compounds.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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