CoSb3
CoSb3 has a DFT band gap of 0.16 eV across 17 reported structures in 5 space groups. Cross-validated across 3 computational databases.
At a glance
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for CoSb3, 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.
0.16 eV
Range across DFT structures
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.
0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources
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.
On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
17
3 databases, 5 space groups
Synthesis
Synthesis Routes
Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting CoSb3.
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Reference
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CoSb3, answered from cross-validated data.
What is the band gap of CoSb3?
CoSb3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.16 eV across 17 reported structures.
More questions
Is CoSb3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.16 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is CoSb3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — CoSb3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of CoSb3 are known?
17 structures of CoSb3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 5 distinct space groups.
How is CoSb3 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for CoSb3 include solid state (10 procedures documented).
What elements does CoSb3 contain?
CoSb3 contains Co and Sb (2 elements).
Where does the data for CoSb3 come from?
CoSb3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Explore
Related Compounds
Other Skutterudite Thermoelectrics in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
Analyze CoSb3 in the Lattice Graph platform
Polymorph comparison, confidence scoring, supply-chain risk, and patent monitoring — across 53 integrated data sources.
Explore the Platform →