B3O12P3

B3O12P3 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating borophosphate compound used in materials research.

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Crystal structure of B3O12P3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About B3O12P3

B3O12P3 is a complex borophosphate compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature and high thermodynamic stability. As a member of the borophosphate family, it exhibits a rigid structural framework that is of significant interest for materials science research.

Its inherent stability and electronic properties make it a candidate for specialized applications where wide-gap materials are required. The compound has been identified across multiple structural databases, highlighting its relevance in the study of complex ternary oxide systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for B3O12P3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

7.00–7.26 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where B3O12P3 is used.

Optical materials researchSolid-state electrolyte studiesAdvanced ceramic development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about B3O12P3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is B3O12P3?

B3O12P3 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating borophosphate compound used in materials research.

More questions
What is B3O12P3 used for?
B3O12P3 is used in optical materials research, solid-state electrolyte studies, and advanced ceramic development.
What is the band gap of B3O12P3?
B3O12P3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 7.00–7.26 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is B3O12P3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 7.26 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is B3O12P3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — B3O12P3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of B3O12P3 are known?
4 structures of B3O12P3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does B3O12P3 contain?
B3O12P3 contains B, O, and P (3 elements).
Where does the data for B3O12P3 come from?
B3O12P3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct borophosphate, B3O12P3 represents a stable structural arrangement within the broader class of boron-phosphorus-oxygen compounds, serving as a reference point for understanding the phase stability of complex ternary oxides.

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

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