In1Li2Tl1

In1Li2Tl1 is a semimetallic ternary intermetallic compound composed of indium, lithium, and thallium that is considered likely to be synthesizable.

InLiTl
Crystal structure of In1Li2Tl1
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About In1Li2Tl1

In1Li2Tl1 is a complex ternary intermetallic compound composed of indium, lithium, and thallium. Its electronic structure is characterized as near-zero-gap, placing it in the category of semimetallic materials that exhibit unique transport properties.

Due to its position near the thermodynamic hull, this compound is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis. Its structural diversity is highlighted by numerous reported configurations, making it a significant subject for researchers investigating phase stability in multi-element metal systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for In1Li2Tl1, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.07 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.010 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

27
2 databases, 16 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where In1Li2Tl1 is used.

Fundamental solid-state researchMaterials science exploration of ternary alloys
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about In1Li2Tl1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is In1Li2Tl1?

In1Li2Tl1 is a semimetallic ternary intermetallic compound composed of indium, lithium, and thallium that is considered likely to be synthesizable.

More questions
What is In1Li2Tl1 used for?
In1Li2Tl1 is used in fundamental solid-state research and materials science exploration of ternary alloys.
What is the band gap of In1Li2Tl1?
In1Li2Tl1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.07 eV across 27 reported structures.
Is In1Li2Tl1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a near-zero band gap it behaves as a (semi)metal.
Is In1Li2Tl1 thermodynamically stable?
In1Li2Tl1 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.010 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of In1Li2Tl1 are known?
27 structures of In1Li2Tl1 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 16 distinct space groups.
What elements does In1Li2Tl1 contain?
In1Li2Tl1 contains In, Li, and Tl (3 elements).
Where does the data for In1Li2Tl1 come from?
In1Li2Tl1 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary intermetallic, In1Li2Tl1 occupies a distinct niche in solid-state chemistry. While it shares the general metallic nature of many lithium-bearing alloys, its specific combination of heavy p-block elements like indium and thallium grants it a specific electronic character that differentiates it from simpler binary lithium alloys.

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

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