BiP2O7

BiP2O7 is a metastable, semiconducting bismuth phosphate compound utilized in advanced materials research.

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Crystal structure of BiP2O7
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About BiP2O7

BiP2O7 is a complex bismuth phosphate characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a metastable phase, it represents a unique structural arrangement within the bismuth-phosphorus-oxygen system, offering researchers a distinct platform for studying phase transitions and chemical reactivity. Its structural complexity is highlighted by a significant number of reported configurations across material databases, reflecting its intricate atomic architecture. This material is of interest to researchers investigating inorganic phosphates for specialized electronic and optical applications where its specific semiconducting properties can be leveraged. Its metastability suggests that synthesis conditions are critical for stabilizing the desired phase, making it a subject of ongoing study in solid-state chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for BiP2O7, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.32 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.045 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
1 DFT source

Structures

18
2 databases, 4 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting BiP2O7.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where BiP2O7 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchSemiconductor materials developmentInorganic phosphate studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BiP2O7, answered from cross-validated data.

What is BiP2O7?

BiP2O7 is a metastable, semiconducting bismuth phosphate compound utilized in advanced materials research.

More questions
What is BiP2O7 used for?
BiP2O7 is used in solid-state chemistry research, semiconductor materials development, and inorganic phosphate studies.
What is the band gap of BiP2O7?
BiP2O7 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.32 eV across 18 reported structures.
Is BiP2O7 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.32 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is BiP2O7 thermodynamically stable?
BiP2O7 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.045 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of BiP2O7 are known?
18 structures of BiP2O7 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
How is BiP2O7 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for BiP2O7 include solid state.
What elements does BiP2O7 contain?
BiP2O7 contains Bi, O, and P (3 elements).
Where does the data for BiP2O7 come from?
BiP2O7 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic phosphate, BiP2O7 occupies a specialized niche within the broader landscape of bismuth-based materials. While many binary and ternary bismuth oxides are well-characterized, this specific phosphate structure provides a distinct electronic profile that differentiates it from more common, highly stable bismuth-based insulators, serving as a valuable case study for metastable semiconductor development.

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

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