Pb1Sr2Zn1

Pb1Sr2Zn1 is a semiconducting ternary intermetallic compound that is considered thermodynamically stable enough to be synthesized.

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Crystal structure of Pb1Sr2Zn1
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Pb1Sr2Zn1

Pb1Sr2Zn1 is a complex intermetallic compound composed of lead, strontium, and zinc. As a semiconducting material, it occupies a unique electronic niche that distinguishes it from purely metallic alloys, making it a subject of interest for fundamental solid-state research.

Because it is classified as a near-hull phase, this compound is considered thermodynamically accessible and likely synthesizable under controlled conditions. Its existence within structural databases highlights its role as a candidate material for exploring new phase spaces in ternary intermetallic systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Pb1Sr2Zn1, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.05–0.15 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.021 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

28
2 databases, 15 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Pb1Sr2Zn1 is used.

Solid-state researchMaterials discoveryFundamental electronic property studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pb1Sr2Zn1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Pb1Sr2Zn1?

Pb1Sr2Zn1 is a semiconducting ternary intermetallic compound that is considered thermodynamically stable enough to be synthesized.

More questions
What is Pb1Sr2Zn1 used for?
Pb1Sr2Zn1 is used in solid-state research, materials discovery, and fundamental electronic property studies.
What is the band gap of Pb1Sr2Zn1?
Pb1Sr2Zn1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.05–0.15 eV across 28 reported structures.
Is Pb1Sr2Zn1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.15 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Pb1Sr2Zn1 thermodynamically stable?
Pb1Sr2Zn1 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.021 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Pb1Sr2Zn1 are known?
28 structures of Pb1Sr2Zn1 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 15 distinct space groups.
What elements does Pb1Sr2Zn1 contain?
Pb1Sr2Zn1 contains Pb, Sr, and Zn (3 elements).
Where does the data for Pb1Sr2Zn1 come from?
Pb1Sr2Zn1 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary intermetallic, Pb1Sr2Zn1 serves as a foundational example of how heavy metal and alkaline earth combinations can yield stable semiconducting phases, providing a benchmark for future studies into similar multi-element structural architectures.

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

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