As1B2P1

As1B2P1 is a metastable semiconducting material composed of arsenic, boron, and phosphorus.

AsBP
Crystal structure of As1B2P1
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About As1B2P1

As1B2P1 is a complex ternary compound composed of arsenic, boron, and phosphorus. As a semiconducting material, it offers distinct electronic properties that make it a subject of interest for fundamental solid-state physics and materials exploration. Its metastable nature suggests that its synthesis requires precise control over environmental conditions to stabilize its specific atomic arrangement. The compound is primarily documented in research databases, reflecting its role as a specialized material in the study of pnictide-boride systems. Its unique elemental combination provides a platform for investigating how varying the anionic framework influences carrier transport and structural integrity in semiconductor devices.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for As1B2P1, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

1.06 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.068 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
1 DFT source

Structures

27
2 databases, 17 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where As1B2P1 is used.

semiconductor researchmaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about As1B2P1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is As1B2P1?

As1B2P1 is a metastable semiconducting material composed of arsenic, boron, and phosphorus.

More questions
What is As1B2P1 used for?
As1B2P1 is used in semiconductor research and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of As1B2P1?
As1B2P1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.06 eV across 27 reported structures.
Is As1B2P1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.06 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is As1B2P1 thermodynamically stable?
As1B2P1 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.068 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of As1B2P1 are known?
27 structures of As1B2P1 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 17 distinct space groups.
What elements does As1B2P1 contain?
As1B2P1 contains As, B, and P (3 elements).
Where does the data for As1B2P1 come from?
As1B2P1 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As1B2P1 represents a distinct structural entry within the landscape of ternary pnictide-boride materials. Unlike more common binary semiconductors, this compound occupies a niche space where the interplay between boron and the heavier pnictogens creates a complex structural profile, serving as a specialized case study for metastable phase formation in multi-element systems.

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

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