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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Crystal structure of As2W
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

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.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for As2W, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

Metallic / not reported

Energy Above Hull

0.016 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
3 DFT sources

Structures

91
4 databases, 16 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where As2W is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state chemistry studiesFundamental electronic property investigation
Reference

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.

More questions
What is As2W used for?
As2W is used in materials science research, solid-state chemistry studies, and fundamental electronic property investigation.
What is the band gap of As2W?
As2W is computed to be metallic (no band gap) in the reported DFT structures.
Is As2W a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Computed band structures report no gap, so it is metallic.
Is As2W thermodynamically stable?
As2W has a lowest energy above hull of 0.016 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of As2W are known?
91 structures of As2W are reported across 4 databases, spanning 16 distinct space groups.
What elements does As2W contain?
As2W contains As and W (2 elements).
Where does the data for As2W come from?
As2W data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

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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