La3Sb4Au3

La3Sb4Au3 is a stable, semiconducting intermetallic compound containing lanthanum, antimony, and gold.

AuLaSb
Crystal structure of La3Sb4Au3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About La3Sb4Au3

La3Sb4Au3 is a complex intermetallic compound composed of lanthanum, antimony, and gold. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement that persists under standard conditions.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic characteristics, making it an intriguing candidate for specialized solid-state applications. Its unique composition and stability profile suggest potential utility in electronic components where specific semiconducting behavior is required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for La3Sb4Au3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.57 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where La3Sb4Au3 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state electronic componentsMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about La3Sb4Au3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is La3Sb4Au3?

La3Sb4Au3 is a stable, semiconducting intermetallic compound containing lanthanum, antimony, and gold.

More questions
What is La3Sb4Au3 used for?
La3Sb4Au3 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state electronic components, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of La3Sb4Au3?
La3Sb4Au3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.57 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is La3Sb4Au3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.57 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is La3Sb4Au3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — La3Sb4Au3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of La3Sb4Au3 are known?
5 structures of La3Sb4Au3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does La3Sb4Au3 contain?
La3Sb4Au3 contains Au, La, and Sb (3 elements).
Where does the data for La3Sb4Au3 come from?
La3Sb4Au3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct intermetallic phase, La3Sb4Au3 occupies a unique position in materials science, serving as a stable building block for complex ternary systems. Without direct structural analogs in this specific class, it stands as a primary subject for investigating the interplay between heavy rare-earth elements and noble metals in semiconducting frameworks.

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

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