LiPZn
LiPZn is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting ternary compound composed of lithium, phosphorus, and zinc.
About LiPZn
LiPZn is a ternary compound composed of lithium, phosphorus, and zinc. As a thermodynamically stable material located on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase within its chemical system, offering a reliable structural foundation for further investigation.
This material exhibits semiconducting electronic character, positioning it as a candidate for specialized electronic and optoelectronic applications. Its existence across multiple reported structures highlights a complex structural landscape that warrants continued study in materials science.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for LiPZn, 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.
Cross-Source DFT Agreement
How well independent DFT databases agree on the thermodynamics of LiPZn. Tight agreement means computed properties can be trusted without re-running calculations.
Agreement ScoreA normalized confidence score summarizing how closely independent DFT databases agree. Higher scores mean tighter cross-source agreement.
Hull SpreadDifference between the highest and lowest energy-above-hull values reported by comparable sources. Smaller spread means less thermodynamic disagreement.
Sources ComparedNumber and names of computational sources with comparable entries for this formula.
Space Group ConsensusWhether independent sources predict the same crystal symmetry for the lowest-energy structure.
Applications
Where LiPZn is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about LiPZn, answered from cross-validated data.
What is LiPZn?
LiPZn is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting ternary compound composed of lithium, phosphorus, and zinc.
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What is the band gap of LiPZn?
Is LiPZn a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is LiPZn thermodynamically stable?
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How It Compares
As a unique ternary phase, LiPZn serves as a distinct representative of lithium-phosphorus-zinc chemistry, providing a stable platform for exploring semiconducting behavior in multi-element systems.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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