H56B40S4
H56B40S4 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting boron-sulfur-hydrogen compound investigated for its potential in hydrogen storage technologies.
About H56B40S4
H56B40S4 is a complex, thermodynamically stable hydride that incorporates boron and sulfur into its structural framework. As a semiconducting material, it represents a specialized niche within the broader family of hydrogen storage compounds, offering unique electronic properties that distinguish it from simple metallic or ionic hydrides. Its position on the convex hull suggests a robust structural integrity that is highly valued for fundamental materials research. This compound is primarily investigated for its potential to store and release hydrogen, contributing to the development of efficient energy carriers. By leveraging the specific bonding characteristics of boron and sulfur, researchers aim to optimize the kinetics and capacity of hydrogen uptake in advanced storage systems.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for H56B40S4, 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 H56B40S4 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about H56B40S4, answered from cross-validated data.
What is H56B40S4?
H56B40S4 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting boron-sulfur-hydrogen compound investigated for its potential in hydrogen storage technologies.
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What is the band gap of H56B40S4?
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How It Compares
Within the hydrogen storage hydrides class.
Unlike the simple binary metal hydrides such as LiH, MgH2, or CaH2, which are typically characterized by ionic or covalent bonding between a metal and hydrogen, H56B40S4 utilizes a more complex architecture involving non-metal elements. While compounds like AlH3 or BH3 focus on high-density hydrogen packing, H56B40S4 provides a distinct electronic profile due to its semiconducting nature, setting it apart from the more traditional insulating or metallic hydride siblings in the class.
Related Compounds
Other Hydrogen Storage Hydrides in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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