Hg36I24P20
Hg36I24P20 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing mercury, iodine, and phosphorus.

About Hg36I24P20
Hg36I24P20 is a complex inorganic compound composed of mercury, iodine, and phosphorus. It is characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature, which makes it an intriguing candidate for specialized electronic and optoelectronic research applications.
This material is recognized for being thermodynamically stable, occupying a position on the convex hull. Its structural integrity and distinct composition allow it to be studied as a unique member of multi-element semiconductor systems.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Hg36I24P20, 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 Hg36I24P20 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hg36I24P20, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Hg36I24P20?
Hg36I24P20 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing mercury, iodine, and phosphorus.
What is Hg36I24P20 used for?
What is the band gap of Hg36I24P20?
Is Hg36I24P20 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is Hg36I24P20 thermodynamically stable?
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How It Compares
As a specialized compound, Hg36I24P20 represents a unique structural arrangement within inorganic mercury-based phosphide-iodides. While it lacks direct structural siblings in this specific class, its stability and semiconducting behavior distinguish it as a significant subject for fundamental material characterization.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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