Ca4H8O18P4

Ca4H8O18P4 is a wide-band-gap insulating phosphate compound that is considered thermodynamically stable and a viable candidate for laboratory synthesis.

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Crystal structure of Ca4H8O18P4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ca4H8O18P4

Ca4H8O18P4 is a complex phosphate-based compound characterized by its wide-band-gap electronic structure. As an insulating material, it exhibits distinct structural arrangements that highlight the versatility of calcium-phosphorus-oxygen frameworks. Its thermodynamic stability near the hull suggests it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis and further characterization in materials science research. The compound's structural complexity is underscored by its presence across multiple reported configurations, reflecting a nuanced atomic landscape. This material serves as a compelling subject for studies into the stability and electronic behavior of hydrated calcium phosphates, providing insights into how structural geometry influences insulating properties.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ca4H8O18P4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

5.06 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.009 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

4
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Ca4H8O18P4 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchFundamental materials characterizationPhosphate-based structural studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ca4H8O18P4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ca4H8O18P4?

Ca4H8O18P4 is a wide-band-gap insulating phosphate compound that is considered thermodynamically stable and a viable candidate for laboratory synthesis.

More questions
What is Ca4H8O18P4 used for?
Ca4H8O18P4 is used in solid-state chemistry research, fundamental materials characterization, and phosphate-based structural studies.
What is the band gap of Ca4H8O18P4?
Ca4H8O18P4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 5.06 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is Ca4H8O18P4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 5.06 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Ca4H8O18P4 thermodynamically stable?
Ca4H8O18P4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.009 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Ca4H8O18P4 are known?
4 structures of Ca4H8O18P4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Ca4H8O18P4 contain?
Ca4H8O18P4 contains Ca, H, O, and P (4 elements).
Where does the data for Ca4H8O18P4 come from?
Ca4H8O18P4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique phosphate framework, this compound represents a specific structural niche within the broader family of calcium-based inorganic materials. Its near-hull stability distinguishes it as a chemically accessible phase, positioning it as a foundational reference point for understanding the synthesis pathways of complex hydrated phosphates.

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

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