Cd4P56Pb4

Cd4P56Pb4 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing cadmium, phosphorus, and lead.

CdPPb
Crystal structure of Cd4P56Pb4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cd4P56Pb4

Cd4P56Pb4 is a complex inorganic compound composed of cadmium, phosphorus, and lead. As a thermodynamically stable material situated on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement that is of significant interest for fundamental materials research.

This semiconducting material is characterized by its distinct electronic properties, which make it a candidate for specialized technological applications. With multiple reported structures across major databases, it serves as a valuable subject for understanding phase stability and bonding in multi-element phosphide systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cd4P56Pb4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.04–1.37 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Cd4P56Pb4 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state materials developmentFundamental crystallographic studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cd4P56Pb4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cd4P56Pb4?

Cd4P56Pb4 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing cadmium, phosphorus, and lead.

More questions
What is Cd4P56Pb4 used for?
Cd4P56Pb4 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state materials development, and fundamental crystallographic studies.
What is the band gap of Cd4P56Pb4?
Cd4P56Pb4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.04–1.37 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is Cd4P56Pb4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.37 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cd4P56Pb4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cd4P56Pb4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Cd4P56Pb4 are known?
6 structures of Cd4P56Pb4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Cd4P56Pb4 contain?
Cd4P56Pb4 contains Cd, P, and Pb (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cd4P56Pb4 come from?
Cd4P56Pb4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique multi-element semiconducting compound, Cd4P56Pb4 occupies a distinct position within the landscape of complex phosphides. Its thermodynamic stability distinguishes it as a reliable structural baseline for exploring the interplay between heavy metal cations and phosphorus networks in solid-state chemistry.

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

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