Co1Sb1Ti1

Co1Sb1Ti1 is a stable, semiconducting skutterudite material primarily investigated for its potential in thermoelectric energy conversion.

Crystal structure of Co1Sb1Ti1 (cubic, F-43m (No. 216))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Co1Sb1Ti1

Co1Sb1Ti1 is a semiconducting member of the skutterudite family, a class of materials widely recognized for their potential in thermoelectric energy conversion. Its position on the convex hull indicates that it is a thermodynamically stable phase, making it a robust candidate for further experimental investigation in solid-state physics.

As a skutterudite, this compound benefits from a complex crystal structure that can be tuned to manipulate phonon transport while maintaining favorable electronic properties. Its stability and semiconducting nature make it a compelling subject for researchers aiming to optimize materials for high-efficiency thermal energy harvesting.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Co1Sb1Ti1, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

1.04 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

48
2 databases, 6 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for Co1Sb1Ti1, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
F-43m (No. 216)cubic1.040.0000-17.9517.56
F-43m (No. 216)
F-43m (No. 216)
F-43m (No. 216)
F-43m (No. 216)
F-43m (No. 216)
F-43m (No. 216)
I4mm (No. 107)
F-43m (No. 216)
F-43m (No. 216)
F-43m (No. 216)
F-43m (No. 216)
Uses

Applications

Where Co1Sb1Ti1 is used.

Thermoelectric energy conversionSolid-state thermal managementAdvanced materials research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Co1Sb1Ti1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Co1Sb1Ti1?

Co1Sb1Ti1 is a stable, semiconducting skutterudite material primarily investigated for its potential in thermoelectric energy conversion.

More questions
What is Co1Sb1Ti1 used for?
Co1Sb1Ti1 is used in thermoelectric energy conversion, solid-state thermal management, and advanced materials research.
What is the band gap of Co1Sb1Ti1?
Co1Sb1Ti1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.04 eV across 48 reported structures.
Is Co1Sb1Ti1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.04 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Co1Sb1Ti1 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Co1Sb1Ti1 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of Co1Sb1Ti1?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of Co1Sb1Ti1 is cubic symmetry, space group F-43m (No. 216).
What is the density of Co1Sb1Ti1?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Co1Sb1Ti1 is 7.56 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of Co1Sb1Ti1 are known?
48 structures of Co1Sb1Ti1 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 6 distinct space groups.
What elements does Co1Sb1Ti1 contain?
Co1Sb1Ti1 contains Co, Sb, and Ti (3 elements).
Where does the data for Co1Sb1Ti1 come from?
Co1Sb1Ti1 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, aflow.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the skutterudite thermoelectrics class.

Within the broader class of pnictide-based compounds, Co1Sb1Ti1 occupies a distinct niche compared to binary phases like FeP2 or NiP2. While many of these siblings are studied for their catalytic or magnetic properties, the skutterudite framework of Co1Sb1Ti1 is specifically optimized for thermoelectric performance, distinguishing it from the simpler phosphide architectures found in the rest of the group.

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Related Compounds

Other Skutterudite Thermoelectrics in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • aflow — Data from AFLOW. Cite: Curtarolo et al., Comp. Mater. Sci. 58, 218 (2012).

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