Ba2Cl1P1

Ba2Cl1P1 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing barium, chlorine, and phosphorus.

BaClP
Crystal structure of Ba2Cl1P1
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ba2Cl1P1

Ba2Cl1P1 is a complex inorganic compound composed of barium, chlorine, and phosphorus. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement that is well-suited for further investigation into its electronic properties.

This material functions as a semiconductor, positioning it as a candidate for specialized electronic applications. Its existence across multiple reported structures suggests a versatile structural chemistry that warrants deeper exploration in the context of modern materials science.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ba2Cl1P1, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

1.26 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

27
2 databases, 12 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Ba2Cl1P1 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ba2Cl1P1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ba2Cl1P1?

Ba2Cl1P1 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing barium, chlorine, and phosphorus.

More questions
What is Ba2Cl1P1 used for?
Ba2Cl1P1 is used in semiconductor research and solid-state materials development.
What is the band gap of Ba2Cl1P1?
Ba2Cl1P1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.26 eV across 27 reported structures.
Is Ba2Cl1P1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.26 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ba2Cl1P1 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ba2Cl1P1 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ba2Cl1P1 are known?
27 structures of Ba2Cl1P1 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 12 distinct space groups.
What elements does Ba2Cl1P1 contain?
Ba2Cl1P1 contains Ba, Cl, and P (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ba2Cl1P1 come from?
Ba2Cl1P1 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary phase, Ba2Cl1P1 occupies a distinct position within its chemical space. Without direct structural siblings, it serves as a foundational example of how barium-based halide-phosphides can achieve thermodynamic stability while maintaining semiconducting behavior.

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

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