InLa2Li

InLa2Li is a semiconducting ternary intermetallic compound that exists in a metastable state.

InLaLi
Crystal structure of InLa2Li
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About InLa2Li

InLa2Li is a complex ternary intermetallic compound composed of indium, lanthanum, and lithium. It exhibits semiconducting electronic characteristics, placing it in a distinct category of materials that bridge the gap between metallic conductors and insulating solids.

Due to its position above the thermodynamic hull, this compound is considered metastable or unstable under standard conditions. It is a subject of interest for researchers investigating complex phase spaces and the formation of multi-element intermetallic structures.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for InLa2Li, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.26 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

2.321 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 2 space groups
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about InLa2Li, answered from cross-validated data.

What is InLa2Li?

InLa2Li is a semiconducting ternary intermetallic compound that exists in a metastable state.

More questions
What is the band gap of InLa2Li?
InLa2Li has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.26 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is InLa2Li a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.26 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is InLa2Li thermodynamically stable?
InLa2Li has a lowest energy above hull of 2.321 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of InLa2Li are known?
3 structures of InLa2Li are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does InLa2Li contain?
InLa2Li contains In, La, and Li (3 elements).
Where does the data for InLa2Li come from?
InLa2Li data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary phase, InLa2Li represents a specialized structural configuration within the broader landscape of complex intermetallic compounds. Unlike more common, highly stable alloys, its metastable nature highlights the intricate balance of atomic interactions required to stabilize such specific compositions.

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

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