Bi2O10P2Pb2

Bi2O10P2Pb2 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating phosphate compound composed of bismuth, lead, oxygen, and phosphorus.

BiOPPb
Crystal structure of Bi2O10P2Pb2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Bi2O10P2Pb2

Bi2O10P2Pb2 is a complex inorganic phosphate compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature and high thermodynamic stability. As a material residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions.

Its unique combination of bismuth, lead, and phosphorus within an oxygen-rich framework makes it a subject of interest for fundamental materials research. The compound's wide-gap electronic character suggests potential utility in specialized optical or dielectric applications where insulating behavior is required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Bi2O10P2Pb2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.35 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Bi2O10P2Pb2 is used.

Fundamental materials researchDielectric materials developmentOptical materials science
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bi2O10P2Pb2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Bi2O10P2Pb2?

Bi2O10P2Pb2 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating phosphate compound composed of bismuth, lead, oxygen, and phosphorus.

More questions
What is Bi2O10P2Pb2 used for?
Bi2O10P2Pb2 is used in fundamental materials research, dielectric materials development, and optical materials science.
What is the band gap of Bi2O10P2Pb2?
Bi2O10P2Pb2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.35 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Bi2O10P2Pb2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.35 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Bi2O10P2Pb2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Bi2O10P2Pb2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Bi2O10P2Pb2 are known?
3 structures of Bi2O10P2Pb2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Bi2O10P2Pb2 contain?
Bi2O10P2Pb2 contains Bi, O, P, and Pb (4 elements).
Where does the data for Bi2O10P2Pb2 come from?
Bi2O10P2Pb2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct inorganic phase, Bi2O10P2Pb2 occupies a specialized niche within the landscape of lead-bismuth-phosphate materials. While it lacks direct structural siblings in this specific grouping, its position on the convex hull establishes it as a highly stable reference point for exploring the broader chemistry of heavy-metal phosphate systems.

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

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