HoP5

HoP5 is a thermodynamically stable holmium phosphide semiconductor.

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Crystal structure of HoP5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About HoP5

HoP5 is a stable binary phosphide composed of holmium and phosphorus. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a well-defined structural arrangement within the rare-earth phosphide family.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior, making it a subject of interest for fundamental studies in solid-state physics. Its existence across multiple reported structures highlights its significance in the exploration of lanthanide-based compounds.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for HoP5, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.11 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where HoP5 is used.

Solid-state physics researchMaterials science studiesRare-earth compound development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HoP5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is HoP5?

HoP5 is a thermodynamically stable holmium phosphide semiconductor.

More questions
What is HoP5 used for?
HoP5 is used in solid-state physics research, materials science studies, and rare-earth compound development.
What is the band gap of HoP5?
HoP5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.11 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is HoP5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.11 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is HoP5 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — HoP5 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of HoP5 are known?
5 structures of HoP5 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does HoP5 contain?
HoP5 contains Ho and P (2 elements).
Where does the data for HoP5 come from?
HoP5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct binary phosphide, HoP5 occupies a unique position in the landscape of rare-earth phosphorus compounds, serving as a stable reference point for understanding the electronic and structural trends of holmium-based semiconductors.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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