O3PTl

O3PTl is a thermodynamically stable, insulating ternary oxide compound.

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Crystal structure of O3PTl (monoclinic, P21/c (No. 14))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About O3PTl

O3PTl is a distinct inorganic compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature and wide band gap. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline configuration that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions.

This material is of significant interest for researchers investigating specialized dielectric or optical components. Its stability suggests potential for applications where reliable performance in insulating environments is required, marking it as a noteworthy subject for further experimental characterization.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for O3PTl, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

3.46–3.60 eV
Range across DFT structures · ground state: wide gap

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Stable
1 DFT source

Structures

3
2 databases, 3 space groups
Validation

Cross-Source DFT Agreement

How well independent DFT databases agree on the thermodynamics of O3PTl. Tight agreement means computed properties can be trusted without re-running calculations.

Only 1 independent DFT source (materials_project) reports a hull energy for O3PTl, so cross-source agreement can't be assessed yet.

Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for O3PTl, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
P-421c (No. 114)tetragonal3.460.0000-6.7845.89
Pbcn (No. 60)orthorhombic3.600.0124-6.7715.56
P21/c (No. 14)monoclinic———5.79
Uses

Applications

Where O3PTl is used.

Dielectric materials researchOptical component developmentSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about O3PTl, answered from cross-validated data.

What is O3PTl?

O3PTl is a thermodynamically stable, insulating ternary oxide compound.

More questions
What is O3PTl used for?
O3PTl is used in dielectric materials research, optical component development, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of O3PTl?
O3PTl has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.46–3.60 eV across 3 reported structures. Standard DFT underestimates band gaps, so the measured gap is typically larger.
Is O3PTl a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
DFT predicts a wide band gap of up to 3.60 eV (an insulator or wide-band-gap material).
Is O3PTl thermodynamically stable?
Yes — O3PTl sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. stable.
What is the crystal structure of O3PTl?
The reference structure of O3PTl is monoclinic symmetry, space group P21/c (No. 14).
What is the density of O3PTl?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of O3PTl is 5.79 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of O3PTl are known?
3 structures of O3PTl are reported across 2 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does O3PTl contain?
O3PTl contains O, P, and Tl (3 elements).
Where does the data for O3PTl come from?
O3PTl data is cross-referenced from materials_project, cod.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique member of its chemical system, O3PTl serves as a foundational reference point for understanding the interplay between thallium, phosphorus, and oxygen. Without direct structural siblings in this specific class, it stands as a primary example of stable ternary oxide formation in this compositional space.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project (materialsproject.org). Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013). (CC-BY-4.0)
  • cod — Data from the Crystallography Open Database (crystallography.net/cod/). Cite: Grazulis et al., J. Appl. Cryst. 42, 726 (2009). (CC0-1.0)

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