O40P4Sb20

O40P4Sb20 is a complex, wide-gap insulating oxide containing antimony and phosphorus that is theoretically stable enough for potential synthesis.

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Crystal structure of O40P4Sb20
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About O40P4Sb20

O40P4Sb20 is a complex inorganic compound composed of oxygen, phosphorus, and antimony. As a wide-gap insulating material, it exhibits distinct electronic properties that distinguish it from metallic or semiconducting oxides.

This compound is considered near-hull in terms of thermodynamic stability, suggesting that it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis. Its existence across multiple structural databases highlights its significance as a subject of interest in solid-state chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for O40P4Sb20, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.20 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.007 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where O40P4Sb20 is used.

Solid-state materials researchFundamental inorganic chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about O40P4Sb20, answered from cross-validated data.

What is O40P4Sb20?

O40P4Sb20 is a complex, wide-gap insulating oxide containing antimony and phosphorus that is theoretically stable enough for potential synthesis.

More questions
What is O40P4Sb20 used for?
O40P4Sb20 is used in solid-state materials research and fundamental inorganic chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of O40P4Sb20?
O40P4Sb20 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.20 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is O40P4Sb20 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.20 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is O40P4Sb20 thermodynamically stable?
O40P4Sb20 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.007 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of O40P4Sb20 are known?
3 structures of O40P4Sb20 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does O40P4Sb20 contain?
O40P4Sb20 contains O, P, and Sb (3 elements).
Where does the data for O40P4Sb20 come from?
O40P4Sb20 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a specialized antimony-based phosphate, this compound represents a unique structural arrangement within its chemical family. It serves as a key example of how complex stoichiometry can lead to insulating behavior in non-metallic inorganic frameworks.

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

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