As2Os

As2Os is a stable, semiconducting binary compound composed of arsenic and osmium.

AsOs
Crystal structure of As2Os (orthorhombic, Pnnm (No. 58))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About As2Os

As2Os is a distinct binary compound formed from arsenic and osmium. It exists as a thermodynamically stable phase on the convex hull, indicating a robust structural arrangement that persists under standard conditions.

As a semiconducting material, this compound occupies a unique niche in solid-state chemistry. Its electronic character makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating the interplay between transition metals and pnictogens in high-performance electronic applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for As2Os, aggregated across 5 databases.

Band Gap

0.38–0.79 eV
Range across DFT structures · ground state: narrow gap

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Stable
3 DFT sources

Structures

84
5 databases, 13 space groups
Validation

Cross-Source DFT Agreement

How well independent DFT databases agree on the thermodynamics of As2Os. Tight agreement means computed properties can be trusted without re-running calculations.

Agreement Score

1.00 / 1.00
Trust tier: high

Hull Spread

0.000 eV
EAH spread across sources

Sources Compared

3
jarvis, materials_project, oqmd

Space Group Consensus

All match
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for As2Os, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
——0.790.0000-0.221—
Pnnm (No. 58)orthorhombic0.660.0000-27.77111.03
Pnnm (No. 58)orthorhombic0.610.0000-0.192—
——0.000.38430.163—
——0.380.77430.553—
——0.001.59421.373—
P1 (No. 1)triclinic———7.72
P1 (No. 1)triclinic———11.33
P1 (No. 1)triclinic———7.83
P1 (No. 1)triclinic———9.52
P1 (No. 1)triclinic———10.39
P1 (No. 1)triclinic———7.37
Uses

Applications

Where As2Os is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state electronic materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about As2Os, answered from cross-validated data.

What is As2Os?

As2Os is a stable, semiconducting binary compound composed of arsenic and osmium.

More questions
What is As2Os used for?
As2Os is used in semiconductor research and solid-state electronic materials development.
What is the band gap of As2Os?
As2Os has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.38–0.79 eV across 84 reported structures. Standard DFT underestimates band gaps, so the measured gap is typically larger.
Is As2Os a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
DFT predicts a band gap of up to 0.79 eV (a semiconductor). Measured gaps are typically larger.
Is As2Os thermodynamically stable?
Yes — As2Os sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. stable.
What is the crystal structure of As2Os?
The reference structure of As2Os is orthorhombic symmetry, space group Pnnm (No. 58).
What is the density of As2Os?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of As2Os is 11.03 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of As2Os are known?
84 structures of As2Os are reported across 5 databases, spanning 13 distinct space groups.
What elements does As2Os contain?
As2Os contains As and Os (2 elements).
Where does the data for As2Os come from?
As2Os data is cross-referenced from oqmd, materials_project, jarvis, mpaloe.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a singular entry within its current classification, As2Os represents a foundational example of osmium-based arsenides. Its position on the convex hull distinguishes it as a reliable, stable reference point for future studies into the electronic behavior of similar metal-pnictide systems.

Data sources & attribution
  • oqmd — Data from the OQMD (oqmd.org). Cite: Saal et al., JOM 65, 1501 (2013); Kirklin et al., npj Comp. Mater. 1, 15010 (2015). (CC-BY-4.0)
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project (materialsproject.org). Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013). (CC-BY-4.0)
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (jarvis.nist.gov), NIST. Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020). (LicenseRef-US-Gov-PD)
  • mpaloe — Data from MP-ALOE. Cite: Kuner et al., npj Comput. Mater. (2025), doi:10.1038/s41524-025-01834-9.

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