NaSbS2

NaSbS2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of sodium, antimony, and sulfur.

NaSSb
Crystal structure of NaSbS2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About NaSbS2

NaSbS2 is a semiconducting ternary sulfide that maintains a robust thermodynamic state. As a member of the alkali metal-antimony-sulfide family, it is recognized for its structural versatility, appearing in numerous distinct configurations across material databases. Its stable nature makes it a compelling subject for researchers investigating complex chalcogenide systems. This compound serves as a foundational material for exploring electronic behaviors in sulfur-based frameworks. Its ability to adopt various structural arrangements suggests significant potential for tuning its physical properties, which is essential for developing next-generation semiconductor technologies.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for NaSbS2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.12–0.89 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

16
3 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where NaSbS2 is used.

Semiconductor researchChalcogenide materials developmentSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NaSbS2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is NaSbS2?

NaSbS2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of sodium, antimony, and sulfur.

More questions
What is NaSbS2 used for?
NaSbS2 is used in semiconductor research, chalcogenide materials development, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of NaSbS2?
NaSbS2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.12–0.89 eV across 16 reported structures.
Is NaSbS2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.89 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is NaSbS2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — NaSbS2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of NaSbS2 are known?
16 structures of NaSbS2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does NaSbS2 contain?
NaSbS2 contains Na, S, and Sb (3 elements).
Where does the data for NaSbS2 come from?
NaSbS2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable ternary sulfide, NaSbS2 represents a key point of interest in the study of complex chalcogenides. While it stands as an individual subject in this analysis, it serves as a representative example of how alkali metals and pnictogens can be combined with sulfur to create stable, semiconducting materials with diverse structural possibilities.

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

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