Dy4O56P20

Dy4O56P20 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating dysprosium phosphate compound known for its structural complexity.

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Crystal structure of Dy4O56P20
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Dy4O56P20

Dy4O56P20 is a complex dysprosium-based phosphate compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration within the dysprosium-oxygen-phosphorus system.

The material is primarily significant for its structural diversity, with multiple reported configurations across various databases. Its stability and insulating properties make it a subject of interest for fundamental studies in inorganic chemistry and solid-state materials science.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Dy4O56P20, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

5.43–5.60 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, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Dy4O56P20 is used.

Fundamental materials researchSolid-state chemistry studiesRare-earth phosphate structural analysis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Dy4O56P20, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Dy4O56P20?

Dy4O56P20 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating dysprosium phosphate compound known for its structural complexity.

More questions
What is Dy4O56P20 used for?
Dy4O56P20 is used in fundamental materials research, solid-state chemistry studies, and rare-earth phosphate structural analysis.
What is the band gap of Dy4O56P20?
Dy4O56P20 has a DFT-computed band gap of 5.43–5.60 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is Dy4O56P20 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 5.60 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Dy4O56P20 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Dy4O56P20 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Dy4O56P20 are known?
6 structures of Dy4O56P20 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does Dy4O56P20 contain?
Dy4O56P20 contains Dy, O, and P (3 elements).
Where does the data for Dy4O56P20 come from?
Dy4O56P20 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique member of the dysprosium phosphate family, Dy4O56P20 serves as a benchmark for structural stability. While it currently stands as a distinct entity in its class, its position on the convex hull highlights its role as a stable reference point for understanding the phase space of rare-earth phosphates.

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

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