Ge1In1Li2

Ge1In1Li2 is a semiconducting ternary compound consisting of germanium, indium, and lithium that is currently studied for its structural diversity.

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Crystal structure of Ge1In1Li2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ge1In1Li2

Ge1In1Li2 is a ternary compound composed of germanium, indium, and lithium. As a semiconducting material, it represents a complex arrangement of group thirteen, fourteen, and alkali metal elements that offers a unique electronic profile for research into specialized solid-state systems.

While this compound exhibits a variety of reported structural configurations, it is characterized by a thermodynamic state that sits above the hull. This suggests that the material may be metastable or require specific synthesis conditions to stabilize, making it a subject of interest for computational materials discovery.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ge1In1Li2, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.18 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

1.465 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
1 DFT source

Structures

26
2 databases, 16 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Ge1In1Li2 is used.

Solid-state materials researchSemiconductor physics studiesComputational materials discovery
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ge1In1Li2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ge1In1Li2?

Ge1In1Li2 is a semiconducting ternary compound consisting of germanium, indium, and lithium that is currently studied for its structural diversity.

More questions
What is Ge1In1Li2 used for?
Ge1In1Li2 is used in solid-state materials research, semiconductor physics studies, and computational materials discovery.
What is the band gap of Ge1In1Li2?
Ge1In1Li2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.18 eV across 26 reported structures.
Is Ge1In1Li2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.18 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ge1In1Li2 thermodynamically stable?
Ge1In1Li2 has a lowest energy above hull of 1.465 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of Ge1In1Li2 are known?
26 structures of Ge1In1Li2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 16 distinct space groups.
What elements does Ge1In1Li2 contain?
Ge1In1Li2 contains Ge, In, and Li (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ge1In1Li2 come from?
Ge1In1Li2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary phase, Ge1In1Li2 serves as a distinct entry point for exploring the interplay between lithium, indium, and germanium. Without direct siblings in this specific class, it stands as a standalone case study for how alkali-metal-rich semiconductors can be mapped within broader compositional spaces.

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

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