Ba2In1P1

Ba2In1P1 is a semiconducting ternary phosphide that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

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Overview

About Ba2In1P1

Ba2In1P1 is a ternary phosphide composed of barium, indium, and phosphorus. As a semiconducting material, it occupies a unique position in solid-state chemistry, offering potential for specialized electronic functions where precise band engineering is required.

This compound is characterized by its near-hull thermodynamic stability, suggesting it is a viable target for experimental synthesis. Its structural diversity, evidenced by numerous reported configurations, highlights its flexibility as a candidate for materials discovery and fundamental research.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ba2In1P1, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.31 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.008 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

27
2 databases, 17 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Ba2In1P1 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state electronic devicesOptoelectronic material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ba2In1P1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ba2In1P1?

Ba2In1P1 is a semiconducting ternary phosphide that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

More questions
What is Ba2In1P1 used for?
Ba2In1P1 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state electronic devices, and optoelectronic material development.
What is the band gap of Ba2In1P1?
Ba2In1P1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.31 eV across 27 reported structures.
Is Ba2In1P1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.31 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ba2In1P1 thermodynamically stable?
Ba2In1P1 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.008 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Ba2In1P1 are known?
27 structures of Ba2In1P1 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 17 distinct space groups.
What elements does Ba2In1P1 contain?
Ba2In1P1 contains Ba, In, and P (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ba2In1P1 come from?
Ba2In1P1 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct ternary phosphide, Ba2In1P1 represents a specific point in the chemical space of alkaline-earth indium pnictides. While it currently stands as a unique entry in this study, its semiconducting nature and favorable stability profile position it as a foundational example for exploring the broader electronic properties of barium-based pnictide systems.

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

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