Cu6Nd6Sb8

Cu6Nd6Sb8 is a stable semiconducting ternary compound consisting of copper, neodymium, and antimony.

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Crystal structure of Cu6Nd6Sb8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cu6Nd6Sb8

Cu6Nd6Sb8 is a complex ternary compound composed of copper, neodymium, and antimony. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline arrangement that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions. Its electronic character as a semiconductor makes it an intriguing candidate for specialized electronic and thermoelectric investigations. The existence of multiple reported structures across various databases underscores its significance as a well-characterized material within its chemical system. Researchers study this compound to better understand the interplay between rare-earth elements and transition metals in complex lattice frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cu6Nd6Sb8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.20 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Cu6Nd6Sb8 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cu6Nd6Sb8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cu6Nd6Sb8?

Cu6Nd6Sb8 is a stable semiconducting ternary compound consisting of copper, neodymium, and antimony.

More questions
What is Cu6Nd6Sb8 used for?
Cu6Nd6Sb8 is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of Cu6Nd6Sb8?
Cu6Nd6Sb8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.20 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is Cu6Nd6Sb8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.20 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cu6Nd6Sb8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cu6Nd6Sb8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Cu6Nd6Sb8 are known?
4 structures of Cu6Nd6Sb8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Cu6Nd6Sb8 contain?
Cu6Nd6Sb8 contains Cu, Nd, and Sb (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cu6Nd6Sb8 come from?
Cu6Nd6Sb8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable ternary phase, Cu6Nd6Sb8 serves as a foundational reference point for exploring the broader landscape of copper-neodymium-antimony alloys, establishing a baseline for stability and electronic behavior in this specific chemical space.

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

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