Li1Mg1Sn2

Li1Mg1Sn2 is a semiconducting ternary compound containing lithium, magnesium, and tin that is currently studied for its structural diversity.

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Crystal structure of Li1Mg1Sn2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li1Mg1Sn2

Li1Mg1Sn2 is a ternary compound composed of lithium, magnesium, and tin. It exhibits semiconducting electronic properties, positioning it as a subject of interest for researchers investigating specialized electronic materials.

Due to its position above the thermodynamic hull, this compound is considered potentially unstable under standard conditions. Despite this, it remains a notable entry in structural databases, with multiple reported configurations that provide insight into the complex phase space of lithium-magnesium-tin systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li1Mg1Sn2, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.49 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

1.406 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
1 DFT source

Structures

27
2 databases, 18 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li1Mg1Sn2 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li1Mg1Sn2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li1Mg1Sn2?

Li1Mg1Sn2 is a semiconducting ternary compound containing lithium, magnesium, and tin that is currently studied for its structural diversity.

More questions
What is Li1Mg1Sn2 used for?
Li1Mg1Sn2 is used in materials science research and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of Li1Mg1Sn2?
Li1Mg1Sn2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.49 eV across 27 reported structures.
Is Li1Mg1Sn2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.49 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li1Mg1Sn2 thermodynamically stable?
Li1Mg1Sn2 has a lowest energy above hull of 1.406 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of Li1Mg1Sn2 are known?
27 structures of Li1Mg1Sn2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 18 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li1Mg1Sn2 contain?
Li1Mg1Sn2 contains Li, Mg, and Sn (3 elements).
Where does the data for Li1Mg1Sn2 come from?
Li1Mg1Sn2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary phase, Li1Mg1Sn2 serves as an exploratory material within the broader landscape of lithium-based intermetallics, representing a specific structural arrangement that distinguishes it from more common binary alloys.

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

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