In1Sr1Te2
In1Sr1Te2 is a stable, semiconducting material investigated for its potential utility in phase-change memory applications.
About In1Sr1Te2
In1Sr1Te2 is a semiconducting compound that occupies a stable position on the convex hull, indicating significant thermodynamic robustness. As a member of the phase-change memory material class, it possesses the structural characteristics necessary for reversible state transitions, which are essential for high-density information storage.
This material is of particular interest for its ability to undergo rapid structural changes, a hallmark of the phase-change family. Its electronic properties, combined with its stability, make it a candidate for research into non-volatile memory devices that require reliable switching performance and long-term data retention.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for In1Sr1Te2, 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 In1Sr1Te2 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about In1Sr1Te2, answered from cross-validated data.
What is In1Sr1Te2?
In1Sr1Te2 is a 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 diverse landscape of phase-change memory materials, In1Sr1Te2 distinguishes itself through its specific elemental composition compared to more traditional binary systems like GeTe or Sb2Te3. While many members of this class rely on group 14 and 15 elements to facilitate rapid switching, the inclusion of strontium and indium provides a unique structural framework that differentiates its crystallization kinetics and electronic behavior from established standards like Ge2Sb2Te5.
Related Compounds
Other Phase-Change Memory Materials in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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