Ni1Sb1Y1
Ni1Sb1Y1 is a stable, semiconducting ternary skutterudite material studied for its potential applications in thermoelectric energy harvesting.
About Ni1Sb1Y1
Ni1Sb1Y1 is a semiconducting member of the skutterudite family, a class of materials highly valued for their potential in thermoelectric energy conversion. Its position on the convex hull indicates high thermodynamic stability, making it a robust candidate for further experimental investigation in solid-state physics.
As a ternary compound, it benefits from the structural flexibility inherent to the skutterudite framework. This stability is critical for developing materials that can withstand the thermal gradients required for efficient heat-to-electricity conversion in advanced power generation technologies.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Ni1Sb1Y1, aggregated across 3 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where Ni1Sb1Y1 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ni1Sb1Y1, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Ni1Sb1Y1?
Ni1Sb1Y1 is a stable, semiconducting ternary skutterudite material studied for its potential applications in thermoelectric energy harvesting.
What is Ni1Sb1Y1 used for?
What is the band gap of Ni1Sb1Y1?
Is Ni1Sb1Y1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is Ni1Sb1Y1 thermodynamically stable?
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How It Compares
Within the skutterudite thermoelectrics class.
Unlike the binary phosphides such as NiP2 or FeP2, which often exhibit distinct electronic behaviors, Ni1Sb1Y1 incorporates yttrium to modify the lattice dynamics of the skutterudite structure. This ternary composition allows for more complex band engineering compared to simpler binary counterparts like NiP or FeP, positioning it as a distinct material for tuning thermoelectric performance.
Related Compounds
Other Skutterudite Thermoelectrics in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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