Sb2Os

Sb2Os is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound formed from the combination of antimony and osmium.

OsSb
Crystal structure of Sb2Os
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Sb2Os

Sb2Os is a thermodynamically stable binary compound composed of antimony and osmium. As a semiconducting material, it occupies a unique position in inorganic chemistry, characterized by a robust structural framework that sits directly on the convex hull of stability.

Its significance is underscored by the high volume of structural data available across multiple databases, reflecting its interest to researchers studying complex intermetallic phases. This compound serves as a critical subject for understanding the electronic interactions between transition metals and pnictogens.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Sb2Os, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.34 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

41
3 databases, 10 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Sb2Os is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state physics studiesFundamental structural chemistry
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sb2Os, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Sb2Os?

Sb2Os is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound formed from the combination of antimony and osmium.

More questions
What is Sb2Os used for?
Sb2Os is used in materials science research, solid-state physics studies, and fundamental structural chemistry.
What is the band gap of Sb2Os?
Sb2Os has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.34 eV across 41 reported structures.
Is Sb2Os a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.34 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Sb2Os thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Sb2Os sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Sb2Os are known?
41 structures of Sb2Os are reported across 3 databases, spanning 10 distinct space groups.
What elements does Sb2Os contain?
Sb2Os contains Os and Sb (2 elements).
Where does the data for Sb2Os come from?
Sb2Os data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct binary phase, Sb2Os represents a specialized structural archetype within the broader landscape of osmium-antimony compounds, serving as a foundational example of stability in this chemical system.

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

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