LaTe

LaTe is a stable, metallic inorganic compound composed of lanthanum and tellurium.

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

About LaTe

LaTe is a metallic compound formed from lanthanum and tellurium. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement that resists decomposition under standard conditions.

Its metallic nature makes it a subject of interest in solid-state physics and materials science. With extensive structural data available across multiple databases, it serves as a key reference point for understanding the bonding and phase behavior in lanthanum-telluride systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LaTe, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

Metallic / not reported

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

32
4 databases, 7 space groups
Validation

Cross-Source DFT Agreement

How well independent DFT databases agree on the thermodynamics of LaTe. Tight agreement means computed properties can be trusted without re-running calculations.

Agreement Score

1.00 / 1.00
Trust tier: medium

Hull Spread

0.000 eV
EAH spread across sources

Sources Compared

2
jarvis, materials_project

Space Group Consensus

All match
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting LaTe.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where LaTe is used.

Solid-state researchMaterials science characterizationFundamental physics studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is LaTe?

LaTe is a stable, metallic inorganic compound composed of lanthanum and tellurium.

More questions
What is LaTe used for?
LaTe is used in solid-state research, materials science characterization, and fundamental physics studies.
What is the band gap of LaTe?
LaTe is computed to be metallic (no band gap) in the reported DFT structures.
Is LaTe a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Computed band structures report no gap, so it is metallic.
Is LaTe thermodynamically stable?
Yes — LaTe sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of LaTe are known?
32 structures of LaTe are reported across 4 databases, spanning 7 distinct space groups.
How is LaTe synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for LaTe include solid state (4 procedures documented).
What elements does LaTe contain?
LaTe contains La and Te (2 elements).
Where does the data for LaTe come from?
LaTe data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a standalone entry in this context, LaTe functions as a fundamental reference material for the lanthanum-tellurium binary system, showcasing high thermodynamic stability that distinguishes it as a reliable phase for experimental and theoretical investigation.

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

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