Cl22P2W8

Cl22P2W8 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting inorganic compound containing tungsten, phosphorus, and chlorine.

ClPW
Crystal structure of Cl22P2W8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cl22P2W8

Cl22P2W8 is a complex inorganic compound composed of chlorine, phosphorus, and tungsten. As a thermodynamically stable material situated on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration of these elements that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions. Its electronic character is defined as semiconducting, positioning it as a material of interest for specialized electronic or optoelectronic applications where specific charge transport properties are required. The existence of multiple reported structures across various databases underscores its significance as a subject of ongoing crystallographic and materials research.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cl22P2W8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.61–0.67 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Cl22P2W8 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistryMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cl22P2W8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cl22P2W8?

Cl22P2W8 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting inorganic compound containing tungsten, phosphorus, and chlorine.

More questions
What is Cl22P2W8 used for?
Cl22P2W8 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of Cl22P2W8?
Cl22P2W8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.61–0.67 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Cl22P2W8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.67 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cl22P2W8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cl22P2W8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Cl22P2W8 are known?
5 structures of Cl22P2W8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Cl22P2W8 contain?
Cl22P2W8 contains Cl, P, and W (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cl22P2W8 come from?
Cl22P2W8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic phase, Cl22P2W8 serves as a distinct example of how tungsten and phosphorus can coordinate with chlorine to form stable, semiconducting architectures. While it currently stands as a singular entry in this specific compositional space, its position on the convex hull establishes it as a fundamental reference point for future studies into similar halide-based polyanionic frameworks.

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

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