Cs2P3

Cs2P3 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of cesium and phosphorus.

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Crystal structure of Cs2P3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cs2P3

Cs2P3 is a binary phosphide compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline material of significant interest for fundamental solid-state research.

The compound is noted for its structural diversity, with multiple reported configurations across crystallographic databases. This complexity highlights its role as a versatile subject for studying phosphorus-based inorganic chemistry and the development of specialized electronic materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cs2P3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.85 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

17
3 databases, 5 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Cs2P3 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistryMaterials science development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cs2P3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cs2P3?

Cs2P3 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of cesium and phosphorus.

More questions
What is Cs2P3 used for?
Cs2P3 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry, and materials science development.
What is the band gap of Cs2P3?
Cs2P3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.85 eV across 17 reported structures.
Is Cs2P3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.85 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cs2P3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cs2P3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Cs2P3 are known?
17 structures of Cs2P3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 5 distinct space groups.
What elements does Cs2P3 contain?
Cs2P3 contains Cs and P (2 elements).
Where does the data for Cs2P3 come from?
Cs2P3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable binary phosphide, Cs2P3 serves as a foundational example of alkali metal-phosphorus bonding, providing a baseline for understanding the structural and electronic behavior of similar pnictide-based semiconductors.

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

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