Hg1Pb1Sr2

Hg1Pb1Sr2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting intermetallic compound containing mercury, lead, and strontium.

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Crystal structure of Hg1Pb1Sr2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Hg1Pb1Sr2

Hg1Pb1Sr2 is a distinct intermetallic compound composed of mercury, lead, and strontium. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a well-defined structural arrangement that persists under standard conditions.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior, making it a subject of interest for fundamental studies in solid-state physics. Its structural complexity is evidenced by a significant number of reported configurations, highlighting its versatility in crystalline assembly.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Hg1Pb1Sr2, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.12 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

26
2 databases, 15 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Hg1Pb1Sr2 is used.

Solid-state physics researchFundamental materials science studiesCrystallographic structural analysis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hg1Pb1Sr2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Hg1Pb1Sr2?

Hg1Pb1Sr2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting intermetallic compound containing mercury, lead, and strontium.

More questions
What is Hg1Pb1Sr2 used for?
Hg1Pb1Sr2 is used in solid-state physics research, fundamental materials science studies, and crystallographic structural analysis.
What is the band gap of Hg1Pb1Sr2?
Hg1Pb1Sr2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.12 eV across 26 reported structures.
Is Hg1Pb1Sr2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.12 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Hg1Pb1Sr2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Hg1Pb1Sr2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Hg1Pb1Sr2 are known?
26 structures of Hg1Pb1Sr2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 15 distinct space groups.
What elements does Hg1Pb1Sr2 contain?
Hg1Pb1Sr2 contains Hg, Pb, and Sr (3 elements).
Where does the data for Hg1Pb1Sr2 come from?
Hg1Pb1Sr2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique intermetallic phase, Hg1Pb1Sr2 occupies a specialized niche in materials science where the combination of heavy post-transition metals and alkaline earth elements creates a stable semiconducting framework distinct from simpler binary alloys.

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

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