MnP4

MnP4 is a stable semiconducting compound composed of manganese and phosphorus that exhibits a wide range of structural variations.

MnP
Crystal structure of MnP4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MnP4

MnP4 is a distinct manganese phosphide compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration of manganese and phosphorus atoms that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions.

This material is notable for its significant structural diversity, with numerous reported configurations across various databases. Its stability and semiconducting behavior make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating the fundamental properties of transition metal phosphides and their potential integration into advanced electronic systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MnP4, aggregated across 5 databases.

Band Gap

0.44–0.53 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
3 DFT sources

Structures

40
5 databases, 11 space groups
Validation

Cross-Source DFT Agreement

How well independent DFT databases agree on the thermodynamics of MnP4. Tight agreement means computed properties can be trusted without re-running calculations.

Agreement Score

1.00 / 1.00
Trust tier: medium

Hull Spread

0.000 eV
EAH spread across sources

Sources Compared

2
jarvis, materials_project

Space Group Consensus

All match
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting MnP4.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where MnP4 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science studiesFundamental solid-state physics
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MnP4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MnP4?

MnP4 is a stable semiconducting compound composed of manganese and phosphorus that exhibits a wide range of structural variations.

More questions
What is MnP4 used for?
MnP4 is used in semiconductor research, materials science studies, and fundamental solid-state physics.
What is the band gap of MnP4?
MnP4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.44–0.53 eV across 40 reported structures.
Is MnP4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.53 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is MnP4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — MnP4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of MnP4 are known?
40 structures of MnP4 are reported across 5 databases, spanning 11 distinct space groups.
How is MnP4 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for MnP4 include solid state.
What elements does MnP4 contain?
MnP4 contains Mn and P (2 elements).
Where does the data for MnP4 come from?
MnP4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable semiconductor, MnP4 serves as a foundational example of the structural complexity possible within the manganese-phosphorus binary system, providing a benchmark for stability and electronic behavior in this class of materials.

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

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