H2O10P2Zn4
H2O10P2Zn4 is an insulating transition-metal phosphate compound that exists as a stable, potentially synthesizable crystalline structure.
About H2O10P2Zn4
H2O10P2Zn4 is a transition-metal phosphate characterized by its insulating electronic nature and wide-gap behavior. As a complex hydrated phosphate, it represents a specialized structural arrangement within the broader family of zinc-based inorganic compounds.
This material is recognized for its near-hull thermodynamic stability, suggesting it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis. Its structural diversity is highlighted by multiple reported configurations, making it an intriguing subject for studies into phosphate-based crystalline frameworks.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for H2O10P2Zn4, aggregated across 4 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 H2O10P2Zn4 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about H2O10P2Zn4, answered from cross-validated data.
What is H2O10P2Zn4?
H2O10P2Zn4 is an insulating transition-metal phosphate compound that exists as a stable, potentially synthesizable crystalline structure.
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Is H2O10P2Zn4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is H2O10P2Zn4 thermodynamically stable?
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How It Compares
Within the transition-metal phosphates class.
Unlike the widely utilized olivine-structured battery materials such as LiFePO4 and LiMnPO4, which are optimized for electrochemical ion insertion, H2O10P2Zn4 functions as a distinct insulating phase. While siblings like TiP2O7 or LiFeP2O7 are frequently investigated for their framework stability in energy storage, this zinc-based phosphate occupies a unique niche due to its specific hydration state and electronic insulating properties.
Related Compounds
Other Transition-Metal Phosphates in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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