As2W
As2W is a metallic tungsten arsenide compound that is considered a viable candidate for synthesis due to its thermodynamic stability.

About As2W
As2W is a metallic binary compound composed of tungsten and arsenic. Its electronic character suggests high conductivity, making it a subject of interest for fundamental studies in transition metal pnictides.
This material is classified as near-hull, indicating it is thermodynamically stable enough to be potentially synthesized in a laboratory setting. With a significant number of reported structures across multiple databases, it represents a well-documented candidate for experimental exploration.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for As2W, aggregated across 4 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 As2W is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about As2W, answered from cross-validated data.
What is As2W?
As2W is a metallic tungsten arsenide compound that is considered a viable candidate for synthesis due to its thermodynamic stability.
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Is As2W a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
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How It Compares
As a metallic binary phase, As2W occupies a distinct niche in the study of transition metal arsenides. Its proximity to the thermodynamic hull and its structural diversity suggest it could serve as a model system for investigating the interplay between heavy metal bonding and electronic properties in this class of materials.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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