In1K1Te2
In1K1Te2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting material investigated for its potential utility in phase-change memory applications.
About In1K1Te2
In1K1Te2 is a semiconducting compound belonging to the class of phase-change memory materials. As a thermodynamically stable phase on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural configuration within the ternary indium-potassium-telluride system, offering unique electronic characteristics for potential solid-state device integration.
This material is of significant interest for its role in non-volatile memory applications, where the ability to transition between structural states is critical. Its stability profile makes it a compelling candidate for researchers investigating next-generation information storage mechanisms that rely on reversible phase transformations.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for In1K1Te2, 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 In1K1Te2 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about In1K1Te2, answered from cross-validated data.
What is In1K1Te2?
In1K1Te2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting material investigated for its potential utility in phase-change memory applications.
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How It Compares
Within the phase-change memory materials class.
Within the broader landscape of phase-change memory materials, In1K1Te2 occupies a distinct niche compared to more traditional binary and ternary systems like GeTe or Sb2Te3. While many class members are optimized for rapid switching, this compound provides a stable alternative that broadens the compositional space available for tuning electronic properties in memory architectures.
Related Compounds
Other Phase-Change Memory Materials in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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