NaP
NaP is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound formed from sodium and phosphorus.
About NaP
NaP is a binary inorganic compound composed of sodium and phosphorus that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. As a thermodynamically stable material located on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase within its chemical system.
This material is characterized by significant structural diversity, with numerous reported configurations across major materials databases. Its stability and electronic profile make it a subject of interest for fundamental studies in solid-state chemistry and materials design.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for NaP, 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.
Synthesis Routes
Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting NaP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about NaP, answered from cross-validated data.
What is NaP?
NaP is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound formed from sodium and phosphorus.
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How It Compares
As a distinct binary phase, NaP serves as a fundamental building block in the study of sodium-phosphorus compounds, providing a stable reference point for understanding the electronic and structural evolution of this chemical family.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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