InNi3

InNi3 is a metastable metallic compound consisting of indium and nickel that is frequently studied for its structural properties.

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Crystal structure of InNi3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About InNi3

InNi3 is a metallic intermetallic compound composed of indium and nickel. As a metastable phase, it represents a specific configuration of these elements that is of significant interest in phase stability studies and crystallography.

Its metallic nature makes it a subject of investigation for researchers examining the electronic properties of binary nickel-indium systems. The compound is well-documented across multiple databases, reflecting its status as a recurring subject in systematic structural characterization.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for InNi3, aggregated across 5 databases.

Band Gap

Metallic / not reported

Energy Above Hull

0.059 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
4 DFT sources

Structures

15
5 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where InNi3 is used.

Materials science researchCrystallographic studiesPhase stability investigation
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about InNi3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is InNi3?

InNi3 is a metastable metallic compound consisting of indium and nickel that is frequently studied for its structural properties.

More questions
What is InNi3 used for?
InNi3 is used in materials science research, crystallographic studies, and phase stability investigation.
What is the band gap of InNi3?
InNi3 is computed to be metallic (no band gap) in the reported DFT structures.
Is InNi3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Computed band structures report no gap, so it is metallic.
Is InNi3 thermodynamically stable?
InNi3 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.059 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of InNi3 are known?
15 structures of InNi3 are reported across 5 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does InNi3 contain?
InNi3 contains In and Ni (2 elements).
Where does the data for InNi3 come from?
InNi3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a binary intermetallic, InNi3 serves as a distinct point of reference within the broader landscape of indium-nickel alloys, contributing to the understanding of how stoichiometry influences phase formation and stability in metallic systems.

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

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