In2Te3
In2Te3 is a semiconducting chalcogenide compound being researched for its potential as a phase-change material in next-generation electronic memory devices.
About In2Te3
In2Te3 is a semiconducting compound belonging to the class of phase-change memory materials. As a near-hull stable phase, it is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis and investigation within advanced electronic systems. Its electronic character makes it a subject of significant interest for researchers mapping the landscape of chalcogenide-based memory devices. The material is characterized by a high degree of structural diversity, supported by numerous reported configurations across major materials databases. This structural flexibility is a hallmark of its class, suggesting potential for tuning its properties to meet specific device requirements in non-volatile memory applications.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for In2Te3, aggregated across 5 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 In2Te3 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about In2Te3, answered from cross-validated data.
What is In2Te3?
In2Te3 is a semiconducting chalcogenide compound being researched for its potential as a phase-change material in next-generation electronic memory devices.
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How It Compares
Within the phase-change memory materials class.
Within the broader family of phase-change materials, In2Te3 occupies a distinct niche compared to well-established systems like GeTe or Ge2Sb2Te5. While GeTe is renowned for its rapid switching kinetics and high contrast in optical and electrical properties, In2Te3 offers a different structural framework that contributes to the ongoing search for materials with improved thermal stability and lower power consumption for memory cells.
Related Compounds
Other Phase-Change Memory Materials in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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