Hg2P2S6
Hg2P2S6 is a stable, semiconducting ternary compound containing mercury, phosphorus, and sulfur.
About Hg2P2S6
Hg2P2S6 is a complex ternary chalcogenide that exists as a thermodynamically stable phase. Its electronic character as a semiconductor makes it an intriguing candidate for specialized optoelectronic and sensing applications where material stability is a primary requirement. The compound is characterized by a well-defined structural arrangement that persists across multiple reported configurations. Its unique composition of mercury, phosphorus, and sulfur allows it to occupy a distinct niche in solid-state chemistry.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Hg2P2S6, 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 Hg2P2S6 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hg2P2S6, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Hg2P2S6?
Hg2P2S6 is a stable, semiconducting ternary compound containing mercury, phosphorus, and sulfur.
What is Hg2P2S6 used for?
What is the band gap of Hg2P2S6?
Is Hg2P2S6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is Hg2P2S6 thermodynamically stable?
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How It Compares
As a standalone member of its specific chemical system, Hg2P2S6 serves as a fundamental reference point for understanding the interplay between heavy metal cations and chalcophosphate frameworks. Its position on the convex hull highlights its robust nature compared to metastable phases that may appear in the same chemical space.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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