P2Os

P2Os is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of osmium and phosphorus.

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Crystal structure of P2Os
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About P2Os

P2Os is a distinct binary compound formed from osmium and phosphorus. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement that maintains integrity under standard conditions.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic properties, making it a subject of interest for researchers investigating specialized electronic or optoelectronic behaviors. With a significant number of reported structures across major databases, it is a well-documented subject for further exploration in solid-state chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for P2Os, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.82 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

83
3 databases, 18 space groups
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about P2Os, answered from cross-validated data.

What is P2Os?

P2Os is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of osmium and phosphorus.

More questions
What is the band gap of P2Os?
P2Os has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.82 eV across 83 reported structures.
Is P2Os a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.82 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is P2Os thermodynamically stable?
Yes — P2Os sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of P2Os are known?
83 structures of P2Os are reported across 3 databases, spanning 18 distinct space groups.
What elements does P2Os contain?
P2Os contains Os and P (2 elements).
Where does the data for P2Os come from?
P2Os data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique binary system, P2Os serves as a foundational example of osmium-phosphide chemistry, providing a stable reference point for understanding how heavy transition metals integrate with pnictogens to form semiconducting electronic environments.

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

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