GeHgSr2

GeHgSr2 is a semimetallic ternary intermetallic compound that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis.

GeHgSr
Crystal structure of GeHgSr2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About GeHgSr2

GeHgSr2 is a complex ternary intermetallic compound composed of germanium, mercury, and strontium. Its electronic character is defined as near-zero-gap, placing it in the category of semimetallic materials that exhibit intriguing conductive properties near the Fermi level.

As a near-hull material, it is considered a strong candidate for experimental synthesis. The presence of multiple reported structures across various databases highlights its significance as a subject of ongoing computational and structural investigation in solid-state chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for GeHgSr2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.05 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.015 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where GeHgSr2 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchFundamental electronic materials study
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GeHgSr2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is GeHgSr2?

GeHgSr2 is a semimetallic ternary intermetallic compound that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis.

More questions
What is GeHgSr2 used for?
GeHgSr2 is used in solid-state chemistry research and fundamental electronic materials study.
What is the band gap of GeHgSr2?
GeHgSr2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.05 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is GeHgSr2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a near-zero band gap it behaves as a (semi)metal.
Is GeHgSr2 thermodynamically stable?
GeHgSr2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.015 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of GeHgSr2 are known?
5 structures of GeHgSr2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does GeHgSr2 contain?
GeHgSr2 contains Ge, Hg, and Sr (3 elements).
Where does the data for GeHgSr2 come from?
GeHgSr2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary phase, GeHgSr2 occupies a distinct position in the landscape of intermetallic compounds. While it lacks direct structural siblings in this specific grouping, its near-hull stability and semimetallic nature distinguish it as a notable subject for researchers exploring the interplay between heavy elements like mercury and alkaline earth metals like strontium.

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

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