Bi4P8S28Tl8

Bi4P8S28Tl8 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting quaternary sulfide composed of bismuth, phosphorus, sulfur, and thallium.

BiPSTl
Crystal structure of Bi4P8S28Tl8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Bi4P8S28Tl8

Bi4P8S28Tl8 is a complex quaternary sulfide featuring bismuth, phosphorus, and thallium. As a thermodynamically stable material residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase within its compositional space. Its existence across multiple reported structures highlights its structural versatility and potential for further investigation in solid-state chemistry.

This compound exhibits semiconducting electronic character, making it a subject of interest for researchers exploring new functional materials. Its unique elemental combination suggests potential utility in specialized electronic or optoelectronic applications where specific band characteristics are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Bi4P8S28Tl8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.14 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

3
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Bi4P8S28Tl8 is used.

semiconductor researchsolid-state materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bi4P8S28Tl8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Bi4P8S28Tl8?

Bi4P8S28Tl8 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting quaternary sulfide composed of bismuth, phosphorus, sulfur, and thallium.

More questions
What is Bi4P8S28Tl8 used for?
Bi4P8S28Tl8 is used in semiconductor research and solid-state materials development.
What is the band gap of Bi4P8S28Tl8?
Bi4P8S28Tl8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.14 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Bi4P8S28Tl8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.14 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Bi4P8S28Tl8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Bi4P8S28Tl8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Bi4P8S28Tl8 are known?
3 structures of Bi4P8S28Tl8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Bi4P8S28Tl8 contain?
Bi4P8S28Tl8 contains Bi, P, S, and Tl (4 elements).
Where does the data for Bi4P8S28Tl8 come from?
Bi4P8S28Tl8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique quaternary phase, Bi4P8S28Tl8 serves as a distinct entry in the landscape of complex chalcogenides, providing a stable reference point for future studies of similar multi-element systems.

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

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