In1Os2Ta1

In1Os2Ta1 is a semimetallic ternary compound comprised of indium, osmium, and tantalum.

InOsTa
Crystal structure of In1Os2Ta1
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About In1Os2Ta1

In1Os2Ta1 is a complex ternary compound composed of indium, osmium, and tantalum. Its electronic character is defined as a near-zero-gap semimetallic material, placing it in a unique regime between traditional insulators and conductors.

Despite its structural complexity, the compound is identified as being thermodynamically unstable relative to the ground state. It remains a subject of interest for researchers investigating the diverse phase space of ternary intermetallic systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for In1Os2Ta1, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.09 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

3.822 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
1 DFT source

Structures

27
2 databases, 18 space groups
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about In1Os2Ta1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is In1Os2Ta1?

In1Os2Ta1 is a semimetallic ternary compound comprised of indium, osmium, and tantalum.

More questions
What is the band gap of In1Os2Ta1?
In1Os2Ta1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.09 eV across 27 reported structures.
Is In1Os2Ta1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a near-zero band gap it behaves as a (semi)metal.
Is In1Os2Ta1 thermodynamically stable?
In1Os2Ta1 has a lowest energy above hull of 3.822 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of In1Os2Ta1 are known?
27 structures of In1Os2Ta1 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 18 distinct space groups.
What elements does In1Os2Ta1 contain?
In1Os2Ta1 contains In, Os, and Ta (3 elements).
Where does the data for In1Os2Ta1 come from?
In1Os2Ta1 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary phase, In1Os2Ta1 represents a specific point in the compositional landscape of indium-osmium-tantalum systems. Because it sits above the thermodynamic hull, it serves as a critical data point for understanding the formation and stability limits of complex intermetallic structures.

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

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