Hg1Sn1Sr2
Hg1Sn1Sr2 is a stable, semiconducting intermetallic compound containing mercury, tin, and strontium.
About Hg1Sn1Sr2
Hg1Sn1Sr2 is a distinct intermetallic compound composed of mercury, tin, 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 character, making it an intriguing subject for fundamental research into complex ternary systems. Its stability and specific elemental combination suggest potential utility in specialized electronic or solid-state device applications.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Hg1Sn1Sr2, aggregated across 2 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where Hg1Sn1Sr2 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hg1Sn1Sr2, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Hg1Sn1Sr2?
Hg1Sn1Sr2 is a stable, semiconducting intermetallic compound containing mercury, tin, and strontium.
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How It Compares
As a unique ternary intermetallic, Hg1Sn1Sr2 serves as a foundational example of how mercury, tin, and strontium can integrate into a stable, semiconducting crystalline framework without the need for complex doping or external stabilization.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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