Li2Sb1Tl1

Li2Sb1Tl1 is a metastable semiconducting ternary compound consisting of lithium, antimony, and thallium.

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Crystal structure of Li2Sb1Tl1
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li2Sb1Tl1

Li2Sb1Tl1 is a complex ternary compound composed of lithium, antimony, and thallium. As a semiconducting material, it exhibits specific electronic characteristics that make it a subject of interest for fundamental solid-state research and materials discovery. Although it is classified as a metastable phase, its existence is supported by multiple structural reports within the scientific literature. The compound serves as an intriguing example of how alkali metals, pnictogens, and heavy post-transition metals can combine to form distinct structural arrangements. Its study contributes to the broader understanding of phase stability and electronic behavior in multi-component inorganic systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li2Sb1Tl1, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.70 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.028 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
1 DFT source

Structures

28
2 databases, 16 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li2Sb1Tl1 is used.

Fundamental solid-state researchMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li2Sb1Tl1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li2Sb1Tl1?

Li2Sb1Tl1 is a metastable semiconducting ternary compound consisting of lithium, antimony, and thallium.

More questions
What is Li2Sb1Tl1 used for?
Li2Sb1Tl1 is used in fundamental solid-state research and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of Li2Sb1Tl1?
Li2Sb1Tl1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.70 eV across 28 reported structures.
Is Li2Sb1Tl1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.70 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li2Sb1Tl1 thermodynamically stable?
Li2Sb1Tl1 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.028 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of Li2Sb1Tl1 are known?
28 structures of Li2Sb1Tl1 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 16 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li2Sb1Tl1 contain?
Li2Sb1Tl1 contains Li, Sb, and Tl (3 elements).
Where does the data for Li2Sb1Tl1 come from?
Li2Sb1Tl1 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary phase, Li2Sb1Tl1 occupies a specific niche in materials science where the interplay between its constituent elements dictates its metastable nature. Unlike more common binary semiconductors, this compound represents a specialized structural configuration that highlights the complexity of lithium-based intermetallic systems.

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

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