O8P2Sc2

O8P2Sc2 is a stable, insulating inorganic compound characterized by its wide electronic band gap and structural versatility.

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Crystal structure of O8P2Sc2 (tetragonal, I41/amd (No. 141))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About O8P2Sc2

O8P2Sc2 is a thermodynamically stable inorganic compound that exists on the convex hull, indicating significant structural robustness. As a wide-band-gap insulator, it exhibits electronic properties characteristic of materials that resist electrical conduction, making it a subject of interest for specialized dielectric applications.

With multiple reported structures across major databases, this compound demonstrates a versatile structural landscape. Its stability and insulating nature suggest it could serve as a foundational component in high-performance electronic or optical systems where precise control over charge transport is required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for O8P2Sc2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

4.19 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

7
3 databases, 1 space group
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for O8P2Sc2, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
I41/amd (No. 141)tetragonal4.190.0000-8.6113.69
I41/amd (No. 141)
I41/amd (No. 141)
I41/amd (No. 141)
I41/amd (No. 141)
3.59
3.59
Uses

Applications

Where O8P2Sc2 is used.

Dielectric materialsInsulating substratesAdvanced ceramics research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about O8P2Sc2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is O8P2Sc2?

O8P2Sc2 is a stable, insulating inorganic compound characterized by its wide electronic band gap and structural versatility.

More questions
What is O8P2Sc2 used for?
O8P2Sc2 is used in dielectric materials, insulating substrates, and advanced ceramics research.
What is the band gap of O8P2Sc2?
O8P2Sc2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 4.19 eV across 7 reported structures.
Is O8P2Sc2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.19 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is O8P2Sc2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — O8P2Sc2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of O8P2Sc2?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of O8P2Sc2 is tetragonal symmetry, space group I41/amd (No. 141).
What is the density of O8P2Sc2?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of O8P2Sc2 is 3.69 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of O8P2Sc2 are known?
7 structures of O8P2Sc2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does O8P2Sc2 contain?
O8P2Sc2 contains O, P, and Sc (3 elements).
Where does the data for O8P2Sc2 come from?
O8P2Sc2 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, aflow, omat24.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic material, O8P2Sc2 stands as a distinct entity within its structural class, offering a stable framework that differentiates it from less thermodynamically favored phases. Its position on the convex hull highlights its reliability as a material candidate for long-term stability in complex chemical environments.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • aflow — Data from AFLOW. Cite: Curtarolo et al., Comp. Mater. Sci. 58, 218 (2012).
  • omat24 — Data from OMat24 (Meta FAIR). Cite: Barroso-Luque et al., arXiv 2410.12771 (2024).

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