Dy8P8S8
Dy8P8S8 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound containing dysprosium, phosphorus, and sulfur.
About Dy8P8S8
Dy8P8S8 is a complex ternary compound composed of dysprosium, phosphorus, and sulfur. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement within its chemical system.
This material exhibits semiconducting electronic character, making it an intriguing candidate for specialized electronic and optoelectronic research. Its unique composition of rare-earth elements combined with pnictogen and chalcogen components suggests potential for tailored physical properties in advanced material design.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Dy8P8S8, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dy8P8S8, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Dy8P8S8?
Dy8P8S8 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound containing dysprosium, phosphorus, and sulfur.
What is the band gap of Dy8P8S8?
Is Dy8P8S8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is Dy8P8S8 thermodynamically stable?
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How It Compares
As a distinct ternary phase, Dy8P8S8 occupies a unique position in the landscape of rare-earth phosphorus sulfides. Its inherent thermodynamic stability distinguishes it as a reliable structural baseline for exploring the electronic behaviors of this specific chemical family.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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