I8P16Se12

I8P16Se12 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound containing iodine, phosphorus, and selenium.

IPSe
Crystal structure of I8P16Se12
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About I8P16Se12

I8P16Se12 is a complex inorganic compound composed of iodine, phosphorus, and selenium. As a thermodynamically stable material situated on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration of these elements that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic properties, making it a subject of interest for researchers investigating electronic and optoelectronic behavior in multi-element chalcogenide-halide systems. Its existence across multiple databases underscores its significance as a well-documented phase in materials science.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for I8P16Se12, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.77–2.07 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, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where I8P16Se12 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about I8P16Se12, answered from cross-validated data.

What is I8P16Se12?

I8P16Se12 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound containing iodine, phosphorus, and selenium.

More questions
What is I8P16Se12 used for?
I8P16Se12 is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of I8P16Se12?
I8P16Se12 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.77–2.07 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is I8P16Se12 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.07 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is I8P16Se12 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — I8P16Se12 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of I8P16Se12 are known?
5 structures of I8P16Se12 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does I8P16Se12 contain?
I8P16Se12 contains I, P, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for I8P16Se12 come from?
I8P16Se12 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique phase within the iodine-phosphorus-selenium system, I8P16Se12 serves as a foundational example of how these specific elements can organize into a stable semiconducting framework. It stands as a distinct point of reference for researchers mapping the thermodynamic landscape of complex pnictogen-chalcogen-halide materials.

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

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