As8O36S8

As8O36S8 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-gap insulating inorganic compound composed of arsenic, oxygen, and sulfur.

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Crystal structure of As8O36S8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About As8O36S8

As8O36S8 is a complex inorganic compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement of arsenic, oxygen, and sulfur atoms that maintains integrity under standard conditions.

This material is notable for its structural diversity, supported by multiple reported configurations across various databases. Its wide-gap electronic profile suggests potential utility in specialized dielectric applications or as a precursor in the synthesis of complex chalcogenide-oxide frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for As8O36S8, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

4.06–4.13 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
4 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where As8O36S8 is used.

Dielectric materials researchAdvanced inorganic synthesisSolid-state chemistry modeling
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about As8O36S8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is As8O36S8?

As8O36S8 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-gap insulating inorganic compound composed of arsenic, oxygen, and sulfur.

More questions
What is As8O36S8 used for?
As8O36S8 is used in dielectric materials research, advanced inorganic synthesis, and solid-state chemistry modeling.
What is the band gap of As8O36S8?
As8O36S8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 4.06–4.13 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is As8O36S8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.13 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is As8O36S8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — As8O36S8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of As8O36S8 are known?
6 structures of As8O36S8 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does As8O36S8 contain?
As8O36S8 contains As, O, and S (3 elements).
Where does the data for As8O36S8 come from?
As8O36S8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As an unclassified material with a unique elemental composition, this compound serves as a distinct reference point for future studies into arsenic-based oxysulfides. Without direct structural siblings, it stands as a singular example of stable stoichiometry within this specific chemical space.

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

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