Si3Os2
Si3Os2 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting silicide compound used in the study of advanced silicon-based anode materials.
About Si3Os2
Si3Os2 is a semiconducting intermetallic compound that sits on the convex hull, indicating significant thermodynamic stability. As a member of the silicon-based material class, it represents a specialized structural arrangement of osmium and silicon atoms that offers unique electronic properties for advanced materials science research.
Its presence in the silicon anode material domain makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating stable alternatives for high-capacity energy storage. The compound's structural integrity, evidenced by its multiple reported configurations, suggests it may serve as a robust candidate for applications requiring stable, semiconducting silicon-rich phases.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Si3Os2, 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 Si3Os2 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Si3Os2, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Si3Os2?
Si3Os2 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting silicide compound used in the study of advanced silicon-based anode materials.
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How It Compares
Within the silicon anode materials class.
Unlike more common silicon-based anodes such as Mg2Si or the elemental Si itself, Si3Os2 utilizes a heavy transition metal to achieve its stable semiconducting state. While materials like MoSi2 are well-known for their refractory properties, Si3Os2 provides a distinct electronic profile that differentiates it from the more traditional silicides in this class.
Related Compounds
Other Silicon Anode Materials in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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