BOs

BOs is a thermodynamically stable, metallic binary compound known for its extensive structural documentation.

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

About BOs

BOs is a distinct inorganic compound characterized by its metallic electronic nature. As a material that resides on the convex hull, it exhibits exceptional thermodynamic stability, making it a robust candidate for fundamental studies in solid-state chemistry.

With a significant number of reported structures across major databases, this compound is a well-documented entity. Its metallic behavior suggests potential for applications where electrical conductivity and structural integrity are simultaneously required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for BOs, aggregated across 6 databases.

Band Gap

Metallic / not reported

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
4 DFT sources

Structures

386
6 databases, 40 space groups
Validation

Cross-Source DFT Agreement

How well independent DFT databases agree on the thermodynamics of BOs. Tight agreement means computed properties can be trusted without re-running calculations.

Agreement Score

1.00 / 1.00
Trust tier: high

Hull Spread

0.000 eV
EAH spread across sources

Sources Compared

3
jarvis, materials_project, nomad

Space Group Consensus

All match
Uses

Applications

Where BOs is used.

Fundamental materials researchSolid-state chemistry studiesElectronic property investigations
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is BOs?

BOs is a thermodynamically stable, metallic binary compound known for its extensive structural documentation.

More questions
What is BOs used for?
BOs is used in fundamental materials research, solid-state chemistry studies, and electronic property investigations.
What is the band gap of BOs?
BOs is computed to be metallic (no band gap) in the reported DFT structures.
Is BOs a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Computed band structures report no gap, so it is metallic.
Is BOs thermodynamically stable?
Yes — BOs sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of BOs are known?
386 structures of BOs are reported across 6 databases, spanning 40 distinct space groups.
What elements does BOs contain?
BOs contains B and Os (2 elements).
Where does the data for BOs come from?
BOs data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique metallic compound, BOs occupies a specialized niche in materials science. Unlike many insulating or semiconducting binary systems, its inherent stability and metallic character distinguish it as a focal point for researchers investigating the interplay between boron and osmium bonding environments.

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

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