Sb1Sn1Te2
Sb1Sn1Te2 is a stable semiconducting chalcogenide compound primarily investigated for its potential in high-performance phase-change memory applications.
About Sb1Sn1Te2
Sb1Sn1Te2 is a semiconducting phase-change material that occupies a stable position on the convex hull, indicating robust structural integrity. Its ability to undergo rapid, reversible transitions between amorphous and crystalline states makes it a critical candidate for next-generation non-volatile memory devices.
This compound is part of a specialized class of chalcogenides valued for their unique electronic properties. By leveraging its stable phase-change characteristics, researchers aim to improve the density and speed of data storage solutions in modern electronics.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Sb1Sn1Te2, aggregated across 2 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 Sb1Sn1Te2 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sb1Sn1Te2, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Sb1Sn1Te2?
Sb1Sn1Te2 is a stable semiconducting chalcogenide compound primarily investigated for its potential in high-performance phase-change memory applications.
What is Sb1Sn1Te2 used for?
What is the band gap of Sb1Sn1Te2?
Is Sb1Sn1Te2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is Sb1Sn1Te2 thermodynamically stable?
How many polymorphs of Sb1Sn1Te2 are known?
What elements does Sb1Sn1Te2 contain?
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How It Compares
Within the phase-change memory materials class.
Within the landscape of phase-change memory materials, Sb1Sn1Te2 serves as a distinct alternative to more traditional compounds like Ge2Sb2Te5. While Ge2Sb2Te5 remains the industry standard for its balanced performance, Sb1Sn1Te2 offers a unique structural profile that provides researchers with additional flexibility in tuning switching kinetics and thermal stability for specific memory architectures.
Related Compounds
Other Phase-Change Memory Materials in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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