B6As

B6As is a stable, semiconducting boron-arsenic compound known for its structural complexity.

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Crystal structure of B6As
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About B6As

B6As is a semiconducting compound composed of boron and arsenic. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust material choice for applications requiring structural integrity under various conditions.

The compound is characterized by its significant structural diversity, with numerous reported configurations across multiple databases. This complexity makes it a compelling subject for researchers investigating the interplay between boron-rich frameworks and semiconducting electronic properties.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for B6As, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.65 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

11
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where B6As is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science studiesAdvanced electronic component development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about B6As, answered from cross-validated data.

What is B6As?

B6As is a stable, semiconducting boron-arsenic compound known for its structural complexity.

More questions
What is B6As used for?
B6As is used in semiconductor research, materials science studies, and advanced electronic component development.
What is the band gap of B6As?
B6As has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.65 eV across 11 reported structures.
Is B6As a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.65 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is B6As thermodynamically stable?
Yes — B6As sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of B6As are known?
11 structures of B6As are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does B6As contain?
B6As contains As and B (2 elements).
Where does the data for B6As come from?
B6As data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a standalone member of its specific boride grouping, B6As serves as a primary reference point for understanding the stability and electronic behavior of boron-arsenic systems. Its position on the convex hull establishes it as a baseline for comparing the thermodynamic favorability of other potential boron-based semiconductor phases.

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

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