Cs3Bi

Cs3Bi is a stable, semiconducting binary compound consisting of cesium and bismuth.

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Crystal structure of Cs3Bi
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cs3Bi

Cs3Bi is a binary inorganic compound formed from cesium and bismuth. It is recognized as a thermodynamically stable material, existing on the convex hull, which indicates a robust structural configuration under standard conditions.

As a semiconducting material, Cs3Bi is of significant interest for researchers exploring the electronic behavior of alkali metal-pnictogen systems. Its structural diversity, evidenced by numerous reported configurations, makes it a subject of ongoing study for fundamental solid-state physics.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cs3Bi, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.18 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

19
2 databases, 6 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Cs3Bi is used.

Solid-state researchElectronic materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cs3Bi, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cs3Bi?

Cs3Bi is a stable, semiconducting binary compound consisting of cesium and bismuth.

More questions
What is Cs3Bi used for?
Cs3Bi is used in solid-state research and electronic materials development.
What is the band gap of Cs3Bi?
Cs3Bi has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.18 eV across 19 reported structures.
Is Cs3Bi a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.18 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cs3Bi thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cs3Bi sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Cs3Bi are known?
19 structures of Cs3Bi are reported across 2 databases, spanning 6 distinct space groups.
What elements does Cs3Bi contain?
Cs3Bi contains Bi and Cs (2 elements).
Where does the data for Cs3Bi come from?
Cs3Bi data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique binary system, Cs3Bi serves as a foundational reference point for understanding the interplay between heavy alkali metals and pnictogens, representing a stable endpoint in its specific chemical family.

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

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