Ga2O8P2

Ga2O8P2 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap insulating compound belonging to the transparent conducting oxide material class.

Crystal structure of Ga2O8P2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ga2O8P2

Ga2O8P2 is a structurally robust compound that sits firmly on the convex hull, indicating significant thermodynamic stability. As a wide-band-gap insulator, it represents a specialized member of the transparent conducting oxide family, characterized by its electronic insulating nature rather than traditional metallic conductivity. Its structural versatility is highlighted by its presence in multiple reported crystal configurations across various databases. This material is primarily investigated for its potential in advanced optoelectronic applications where transparency and chemical stability are critical requirements. By leveraging its unique gallium-phosphate framework, researchers utilize this compound to explore new pathways in dielectric materials and high-performance optical coatings.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ga2O8P2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

4.44–4.70 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

9
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Ga2O8P2 is used.

Optical coatingsDielectric materialsOptoelectronic components
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ga2O8P2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ga2O8P2?

Ga2O8P2 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap insulating compound belonging to the transparent conducting oxide material class.

More questions
What is Ga2O8P2 used for?
Ga2O8P2 is used in optical coatings, dielectric materials, and optoelectronic components.
What is the band gap of Ga2O8P2?
Ga2O8P2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 4.44–4.70 eV across 9 reported structures.
Is Ga2O8P2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.70 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Ga2O8P2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ga2O8P2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ga2O8P2 are known?
9 structures of Ga2O8P2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does Ga2O8P2 contain?
Ga2O8P2 contains Ga, O, and P (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ga2O8P2 come from?
Ga2O8P2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the transparent conducting oxides class.

Unlike highly conductive transparent oxides such as BaSnO3 or the widely utilized ZnO, Ga2O8P2 functions as an insulator, distinguishing it from the more common metallic-like members of this class. While materials like ZnGa2O4 are frequently studied for their specific luminescence and conductive properties, Ga2O8P2 provides a distinct structural alternative that prioritizes stability and dielectric performance over traditional charge carrier transport.

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Related Compounds

Other Transparent Conducting Oxides in the database.

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

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