Cl1Ga1Te1

Cl1Ga1Te1 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound that exhibits diverse structural arrangements.

ClGaTe
Crystal structure of Cl1Ga1Te1
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cl1Ga1Te1

Cl1Ga1Te1 is a distinct inorganic compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration within its chemical system, offering reliability for fundamental materials studies.

The material is notable for its structural diversity, with multiple reported configurations documented in scientific databases. This flexibility in atomic arrangement makes it an intriguing candidate for researchers investigating the interplay between stoichiometry and electronic behavior in complex chalcogenide-halide systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cl1Ga1Te1, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.17 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

11
3 databases, 7 space groups
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cl1Ga1Te1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cl1Ga1Te1?

Cl1Ga1Te1 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound that exhibits diverse structural arrangements.

More questions
What is the band gap of Cl1Ga1Te1?
Cl1Ga1Te1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.17 eV across 11 reported structures.
Is Cl1Ga1Te1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.17 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cl1Ga1Te1 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cl1Ga1Te1 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Cl1Ga1Te1 are known?
11 structures of Cl1Ga1Te1 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 7 distinct space groups.
What elements does Cl1Ga1Te1 contain?
Cl1Ga1Te1 contains Cl, Ga, and Te (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cl1Ga1Te1 come from?
Cl1Ga1Te1 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique entry in its chemical class, Cl1Ga1Te1 serves as a foundational reference point for understanding the stability and electronic properties of gallium-based telluro-chlorides, providing a stable benchmark for future explorations of similar ternary systems.

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

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