O26P8Y4

O26P8Y4 is a wide-band-gap insulating yttrium phosphate that is considered a stable and synthesizable inorganic compound.

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Crystal structure of O26P8Y4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About O26P8Y4

O26P8Y4 is an insulating yttrium phosphate compound characterized by a wide electronic band gap. Its structural configuration suggests it is a stable material that sits near the thermodynamic hull, indicating high potential for successful laboratory synthesis. As a member of the phosphate family, this compound is primarily investigated for its dielectric properties and structural integrity. Its existence across multiple databases underscores its relevance in materials science research for advanced electronic and optical applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for O26P8Y4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

5.64 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.003 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where O26P8Y4 is used.

Dielectric materials researchOptical component developmentAdvanced inorganic synthesis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about O26P8Y4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is O26P8Y4?

O26P8Y4 is a wide-band-gap insulating yttrium phosphate that is considered a stable and synthesizable inorganic compound.

More questions
What is O26P8Y4 used for?
O26P8Y4 is used in dielectric materials research, optical component development, and advanced inorganic synthesis.
What is the band gap of O26P8Y4?
O26P8Y4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 5.64 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is O26P8Y4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 5.64 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is O26P8Y4 thermodynamically stable?
O26P8Y4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.003 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of O26P8Y4 are known?
3 structures of O26P8Y4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does O26P8Y4 contain?
O26P8Y4 contains O, P, and Y (3 elements).
Where does the data for O26P8Y4 come from?
O26P8Y4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a specialized yttrium-based phosphate, this compound serves as a distinct example of how metal-oxygen-phosphorus frameworks can achieve thermodynamic stability. While it exists as a singular focus in this context, it represents the broader class of insulating oxides that are essential for developing robust, non-conductive components in modern materials engineering.

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

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