Hg36I24P20

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

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Crystal structure of Hg36I24P20
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

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.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Hg36I24P20, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.38 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.001 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Hg36I24P20 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

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.

More questions
What is Hg36I24P20 used for?
Hg36I24P20 is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of Hg36I24P20?
Hg36I24P20 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.38 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Hg36I24P20 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.38 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Hg36I24P20 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Hg36I24P20 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Hg36I24P20 are known?
3 structures of Hg36I24P20 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Hg36I24P20 contain?
Hg36I24P20 contains Hg, I, and P (3 elements).
Where does the data for Hg36I24P20 come from?
Hg36I24P20 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

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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