CsBi

CsBi is a stable semiconducting material composed of cesium and bismuth that is frequently studied for its complex structural characteristics.

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

About CsBi

CsBi is a binary compound composed of cesium and bismuth that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration of these elements.

This material is of significant interest in solid-state chemistry due to its structural diversity. With a vast number of reported structures, it serves as a key subject for researchers investigating the fundamental interactions between heavy p-block elements and alkali metals.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

0.25 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

154
2 databases, 18 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting CsBi.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where CsBi is used.

Solid-state researchMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is CsBi?

CsBi is a stable semiconducting material composed of cesium and bismuth that is frequently studied for its complex structural characteristics.

More questions
What is CsBi used for?
CsBi is used in solid-state research and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of CsBi?
CsBi has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.25 eV across 154 reported structures.
Is CsBi a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.25 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is CsBi thermodynamically stable?
Yes — CsBi sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of CsBi are known?
154 structures of CsBi are reported across 2 databases, spanning 18 distinct space groups.
How is CsBi synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for CsBi include solid state (2 procedures documented).
What elements does CsBi contain?
CsBi contains Bi and Cs (2 elements).
Where does the data for CsBi come from?
CsBi data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique binary system, CsBi occupies a distinct position in materials science, serving as a primary reference point for understanding the electronic and structural trends within alkali-bismuth intermetallic compounds.

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

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