Hg1Tl1Y2

Hg1Tl1Y2 is a stable, semiconducting ternary compound consisting of mercury, thallium, and yttrium.

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Crystal structure of Hg1Tl1Y2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Hg1Tl1Y2

Hg1Tl1Y2 is a distinct ternary compound composed of mercury, thallium, and yttrium. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement that has been identified across numerous experimental and computational configurations. Its electronic character as a semiconductor makes it an intriguing subject for investigating charge carrier behavior in complex intermetallic systems. The material is primarily utilized in fundamental research settings where the interplay between heavy elements and rare-earth components is studied to understand electronic structure and bonding. By providing a stable platform for material characterization, it serves as a valuable reference point for scientists exploring the properties of mercury-thallium-yttrium systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Hg1Tl1Y2, 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, 14 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Hg1Tl1Y2 is used.

Fundamental materials science researchElectronic structure studiesIntermetallic phase characterization
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hg1Tl1Y2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Hg1Tl1Y2?

Hg1Tl1Y2 is a stable, semiconducting ternary compound consisting of mercury, thallium, and yttrium.

More questions
What is Hg1Tl1Y2 used for?
Hg1Tl1Y2 is used in fundamental materials science research, electronic structure studies, and intermetallic phase characterization.
What is the band gap of Hg1Tl1Y2?
Hg1Tl1Y2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.12 eV across 26 reported structures.
Is Hg1Tl1Y2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.12 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Hg1Tl1Y2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Hg1Tl1Y2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Hg1Tl1Y2 are known?
26 structures of Hg1Tl1Y2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 14 distinct space groups.
What elements does Hg1Tl1Y2 contain?
Hg1Tl1Y2 contains Hg, Tl, and Y (3 elements).
Where does the data for Hg1Tl1Y2 come from?
Hg1Tl1Y2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary intermetallic, Hg1Tl1Y2 occupies a specialized niche in materials science. Unlike simpler binary alloys, this compound benefits from the synergistic electronic contributions of its three constituent elements, allowing it to maintain thermodynamic stability while exhibiting semiconducting behavior. It serves as a benchmark for understanding how the integration of mercury and thallium into a yttrium-based framework influences overall material performance and structural integrity.

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

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