Al4Mo4O36P8

Al4Mo4O36P8 is a semiconducting quaternary phosphate compound that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis.

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Crystal structure of Al4Mo4O36P8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Al4Mo4O36P8

Al4Mo4O36P8 is a complex quaternary oxide compound containing aluminum, molybdenum, oxygen, and phosphorus. Its electronic character as a semiconductor makes it a compelling candidate for specialized electronic or catalytic applications where specific charge transport properties are required. Being identified as a near-hull material, it is considered thermodynamically accessible and a viable target for experimental synthesis efforts. The existence of multiple reported structures across databases highlights its structural versatility and potential for diverse coordination environments within its crystal lattice. This compound represents a sophisticated integration of transition metal and main group elements, offering a unique structural framework that warrants further investigation for functional material design.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Al4Mo4O36P8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.82 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.008 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Al4Mo4O36P8 is used.

Materials science researchSemiconductor developmentCatalysis studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Al4Mo4O36P8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Al4Mo4O36P8?

Al4Mo4O36P8 is a semiconducting quaternary phosphate compound that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis.

More questions
What is Al4Mo4O36P8 used for?
Al4Mo4O36P8 is used in materials science research, semiconductor development, and catalysis studies.
What is the band gap of Al4Mo4O36P8?
Al4Mo4O36P8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.82 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is Al4Mo4O36P8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.82 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Al4Mo4O36P8 thermodynamically stable?
Al4Mo4O36P8 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.008 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Al4Mo4O36P8 are known?
4 structures of Al4Mo4O36P8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Al4Mo4O36P8 contain?
Al4Mo4O36P8 contains Al, Mo, O, and P (4 elements).
Where does the data for Al4Mo4O36P8 come from?
Al4Mo4O36P8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique quaternary phosphate, Al4Mo4O36P8 occupies a distinct niche in materials science. While many simple phosphates are well-characterized, this complex arrangement of aluminum and molybdenum within a phosphorus-oxygen framework distinguishes it as a specialized material that bridges the gap between traditional oxide ceramics and functional semiconducting frameworks.

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

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