BaP10

BaP10 is a semiconducting barium phosphide compound that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized for material science research.

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Crystal structure of BaP10
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About BaP10

BaP10 is a binary phosphide composed of barium and phosphorus. It exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior, positioning it as a material of interest for specialized semiconductor research and potential integration into electronic devices.

Due to its near-hull thermodynamic stability, this compound is considered a viable candidate for experimental synthesis. Its structural characterization across multiple databases highlights its importance in the study of phosphorus-rich barium phases.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for BaP10, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.30 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.004 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where BaP10 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state electronics developmentMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BaP10, answered from cross-validated data.

What is BaP10?

BaP10 is a semiconducting barium phosphide compound that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized for material science research.

More questions
What is BaP10 used for?
BaP10 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state electronics development, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of BaP10?
BaP10 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.30 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is BaP10 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.30 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is BaP10 thermodynamically stable?
BaP10 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.004 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of BaP10 are known?
5 structures of BaP10 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does BaP10 contain?
BaP10 contains Ba and P (2 elements).
Where does the data for BaP10 come from?
BaP10 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a phosphorus-rich binary compound, BaP10 occupies a unique niche in the landscape of barium phosphides. While many phosphides are known for their metallic or insulating properties, this specific stoichiometry offers a semiconducting profile that distinguishes it from more common, simpler barium-phosphorus phases.

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

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