H2O16P4Rb2Zn4
H2O16P4Rb2Zn4 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating transition-metal phosphate used in materials research.

About H2O16P4Rb2Zn4
H2O16P4Rb2Zn4 is a complex transition-metal phosphate characterized by its insulating electronic behavior and robust thermodynamic stability. As a member of the phosphate class, it maintains a stable structural framework that is of significant interest for fundamental materials science studies. Its composition, incorporating rubidium and zinc, allows for unique structural arrangements within the phosphate lattice. This compound serves as a valuable reference point for understanding the interplay between alkali metals and transition metals in complex anionic frameworks. Its stability on the convex hull indicates a favorable formation energy, making it a reliable candidate for structural characterization in solid-state chemistry.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for H2O16P4Rb2Zn4, 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 H2O16P4Rb2Zn4 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about H2O16P4Rb2Zn4, answered from cross-validated data.
What is H2O16P4Rb2Zn4?
H2O16P4Rb2Zn4 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating transition-metal phosphate used in materials research.
What is H2O16P4Rb2Zn4 used for?
What is the band gap of H2O16P4Rb2Zn4?
Is H2O16P4Rb2Zn4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is H2O16P4Rb2Zn4 thermodynamically stable?
How many polymorphs of H2O16P4Rb2Zn4 are known?
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How It Compares
Within the transition-metal phosphates class.
Unlike the well-known electrochemically active olivine-type phosphates such as LiFePO4 or LiMnPO4, which are extensively utilized in battery cathode research, H2O16P4Rb2Zn4 functions primarily as a stable, wide-gap insulating phosphate. While siblings like TiP2O7 or LiFeP2O7 are often explored for their ionic conductivity or redox properties, this compound represents a different structural niche within the transition-metal phosphate family, prioritizing structural integrity and insulating characteristics over the active redox cycling seen in its lithium-based counterparts.
Related Compounds
Other Transition-Metal Phosphates in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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