Cu6H6O24P6
Cu6H6O24P6 is a thermodynamically stable transition-metal phosphate that functions as a semiconductor.
About Cu6H6O24P6
Cu6H6O24P6 is a transition-metal phosphate that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a well-defined structural arrangement within the phosphate family, characterized by its specific coordination of copper and phosphorus-oxygen polyhedra.
This material is of interest for its structural integrity and electronic properties, which are fundamental to the study of inorganic phosphates. Its stability suggests potential for long-term performance in specialized chemical or electronic environments where transition-metal frameworks are required.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Cu6H6O24P6, aggregated across 3 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.
Applications
Where Cu6H6O24P6 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cu6H6O24P6, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Cu6H6O24P6?
Cu6H6O24P6 is a thermodynamically stable transition-metal phosphate that functions as a semiconductor.
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How It Compares
Within the transition-metal phosphates class.
Unlike the well-known lithium-based battery cathode materials such as LiFePO4, LiMnPO4, and LiCoPO4, which are optimized for ion mobility and redox activity, Cu6H6O24P6 functions as a distinct structural member of the transition-metal phosphate class. While materials like TiP2O7 or LiCrP2O7 are often investigated for their framework stability and ionic conductivity, this copper-based phosphate offers a unique electronic profile that differentiates it from the typical olivine-structured phosphates.
Related Compounds
Other Transition-Metal Phosphates in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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