CrS2

CrS2 is a thermodynamically stable, metallic chromium sulfide compound.

CrS
Crystal structure of CrS2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About CrS2

CrS2 is a metallic inorganic compound composed of chromium and sulfur. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration within the chromium-sulfur chemical space.

Its metallic electronic character distinguishes it from many insulating transition metal dichalcogenides. With a high degree of structural data available across multiple databases, it remains a significant subject for researchers investigating stable metallic sulfides.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for CrS2, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

Metallic / not reported

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
3 DFT sources

Structures

83
4 databases, 15 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where CrS2 is used.

Fundamental materials researchSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CrS2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is CrS2?

CrS2 is a thermodynamically stable, metallic chromium sulfide compound.

More questions
What is CrS2 used for?
CrS2 is used in fundamental materials research and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of CrS2?
CrS2 is computed to be metallic (no band gap) in the reported DFT structures.
Is CrS2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Computed band structures report no gap, so it is metallic.
Is CrS2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — CrS2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of CrS2 are known?
83 structures of CrS2 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 15 distinct space groups.
What elements does CrS2 contain?
CrS2 contains Cr and S (2 elements).
Where does the data for CrS2 come from?
CrS2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable metallic compound, CrS2 occupies a distinct position in the landscape of transition metal sulfides. Unlike many of its semiconducting counterparts in the broader sulfide family, its metallic nature and stability make it a unique candidate for fundamental studies in electronic materials.

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

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