Cs2Ge2Se8Sm2
Cs2Ge2Se8Sm2 is a stable, semiconducting quaternary compound belonging to the broader family of perovskite-structured materials.
About Cs2Ge2Se8Sm2
Cs2Ge2Se8Sm2 is a complex semiconducting material that occupies a stable position on the convex hull. Its structural configuration within the broader family of perovskite-related compounds highlights the diversity of chalcogenide-based frameworks in solid-state chemistry.
This material is of significant interest for researchers exploring advanced optoelectronic properties. Its stability and semiconducting nature make it a candidate for fundamental studies into how rare-earth elements like samarium influence the electronic behavior of complex perovskite architectures.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Cs2Ge2Se8Sm2, aggregated across 3 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.
Applications
Where Cs2Ge2Se8Sm2 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cs2Ge2Se8Sm2, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Cs2Ge2Se8Sm2?
Cs2Ge2Se8Sm2 is a stable, semiconducting quaternary compound belonging to the broader family of perovskite-structured materials.
What is Cs2Ge2Se8Sm2 used for?
What is the band gap of Cs2Ge2Se8Sm2?
Is Cs2Ge2Se8Sm2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is Cs2Ge2Se8Sm2 thermodynamically stable?
How many polymorphs of Cs2Ge2Se8Sm2 are known?
What elements does Cs2Ge2Se8Sm2 contain?
Where does the data for Cs2Ge2Se8Sm2 come from?
How It Compares
Within the halide perovskite photovoltaics class.
Unlike the more widely studied halide-based perovskites such as CsPbBr3 or CsSnI3, which are primarily focused on high-efficiency solar energy conversion, Cs2Ge2Se8Sm2 incorporates heavier chalcogenide elements and rare-earth components. This distinguishes it from the simpler halide-only structures like RbPbF3, positioning it as a specialized member of the class that explores more intricate chemical bonding environments.
Related Compounds
Other Halide Perovskite Photovoltaics in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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