CaP
CaP is a thermodynamically stable binary semiconductor formed from calcium and phosphorus.
About CaP
CaP is a binary inorganic compound composed of calcium and phosphorus. As a thermodynamically stable material situated on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase within its chemical system.
This material exhibits semiconducting electronic character, making it a subject of interest for fundamental studies in solid-state physics. With a high volume of reported structures across multiple databases, it is a well-documented candidate for further investigation into its electronic and structural behavior.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for CaP, aggregated across 4 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Synthesis Routes
Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting CaP.
Applications
Where CaP is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CaP, answered from cross-validated data.
What is CaP?
CaP is a thermodynamically stable binary semiconductor formed from calcium and phosphorus.
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How It Compares
As a stable binary semiconductor, CaP serves as a foundational reference point for phosphorus-based calcium compounds, representing a reliable structural baseline for researchers exploring this chemical space.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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