As2Os
As2Os is a stable, semiconducting binary compound composed of arsenic and osmium.
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.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for As2Os, 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 As2Os is used.
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.
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What is the band gap of As2Os?
Is As2Os a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
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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
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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