NaPS3
NaPS3 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing sodium, phosphorus, and sulfur.
About NaPS3
NaPS3 is a semiconducting compound composed of sodium, phosphorus, and sulfur. As a thermodynamically stable material residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase within its chemical system, making it an intriguing subject for fundamental solid-state studies.
The material has been characterized through multiple reported structures across various databases, highlighting its structural versatility. Its electronic character suggests potential utility in specialized electronic or optoelectronic applications where stable, semiconducting inorganic frameworks are required.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for NaPS3, aggregated across 4 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 NaPS3. 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 NaPS3 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about NaPS3, answered from cross-validated data.
What is NaPS3?
NaPS3 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing sodium, phosphorus, and sulfur.
What is NaPS3 used for?
What is the band gap of NaPS3?
Is NaPS3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is NaPS3 thermodynamically stable?
How many polymorphs of NaPS3 are known?
What elements does NaPS3 contain?
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How It Compares
As a standalone entry in this context, NaPS3 serves as a primary example of a stable ternary sulfide. It demonstrates the structural diversity possible within alkali metal phosphorus sulfides, providing a baseline for understanding how these elements organize into stable, semiconducting architectures.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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