Ge3Os2

Ge3Os2 is a stable semiconducting intermetallic compound formed from germanium and osmium.

GeOs
Crystal structure of Ge3Os2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ge3Os2

Ge3Os2 is a distinct intermetallic compound composed of germanium and osmium. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement within its chemical system.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic character, making it a subject of interest for fundamental studies in condensed matter physics. Its structural diversity is highlighted by numerous reported configurations across multiple databases, underscoring its significance in materials science research.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ge3Os2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.08–1.15 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

24
3 databases, 10 space groups
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ge3Os2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ge3Os2?

Ge3Os2 is a stable semiconducting intermetallic compound formed from germanium and osmium.

More questions
What is the band gap of Ge3Os2?
Ge3Os2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.08–1.15 eV across 24 reported structures.
Is Ge3Os2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.15 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ge3Os2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ge3Os2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ge3Os2 are known?
24 structures of Ge3Os2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 10 distinct space groups.
What elements does Ge3Os2 contain?
Ge3Os2 contains Ge and Os (2 elements).
Where does the data for Ge3Os2 come from?
Ge3Os2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable semiconducting phase, Ge3Os2 serves as a foundational reference point for understanding the complex bonding interactions between transition metals and group fourteen elements.

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

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