Hg2Tl1Y1
Hg2Tl1Y1 is a semimetallic ternary intermetallic compound characterized by a complex structural arrangement.
About Hg2Tl1Y1
Hg2Tl1Y1 is a complex intermetallic compound composed of mercury, thallium, and yttrium. It exhibits a semimetallic electronic character, placing it in a unique position between metallic conductors and insulating materials.
Due to its position above the thermodynamic hull, this material is considered metastable, reflecting the intricate synthesis challenges associated with its specific elemental combination. It serves as an intriguing subject for researchers studying high-complexity structural arrangements in ternary systems.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Hg2Tl1Y1, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hg2Tl1Y1, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Hg2Tl1Y1?
Hg2Tl1Y1 is a semimetallic ternary intermetallic compound characterized by a complex structural arrangement.
What is the band gap of Hg2Tl1Y1?
Is Hg2Tl1Y1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is Hg2Tl1Y1 thermodynamically stable?
How many polymorphs of Hg2Tl1Y1 are known?
What elements does Hg2Tl1Y1 contain?
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How It Compares
As a unique ternary intermetallic, Hg2Tl1Y1 represents a specialized case within the broader landscape of mercury-based alloys, where the inclusion of yttrium introduces significant structural diversity compared to simpler binary phases.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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