P2WO8

P2WO8 is a stable, insulating inorganic oxide containing phosphorus and tungsten.

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Crystal structure of P2WO8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About P2WO8

P2WO8 is a distinct inorganic compound composed of phosphorus, tungsten, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically stable material situated on the convex hull, it exhibits robust structural integrity that makes it an intriguing subject for fundamental materials research.

Characterized as a wide-gap insulator, this compound possesses electronic properties typical of stable oxide frameworks. Its presence across multiple structural databases highlights its significance as a well-defined crystalline phase within the broader landscape of tungsten-based phosphates.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for P2WO8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.05–3.00 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

12
3 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where P2WO8 is used.

Fundamental materials researchSolid-state chemistry studiesInsulating material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about P2WO8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is P2WO8?

P2WO8 is a stable, insulating inorganic oxide containing phosphorus and tungsten.

More questions
What is P2WO8 used for?
P2WO8 is used in fundamental materials research, solid-state chemistry studies, and insulating material development.
What is the band gap of P2WO8?
P2WO8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.05–3.00 eV across 12 reported structures.
Is P2WO8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.00 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is P2WO8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — P2WO8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of P2WO8 are known?
12 structures of P2WO8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does P2WO8 contain?
P2WO8 contains O, P, and W (3 elements).
Where does the data for P2WO8 come from?
P2WO8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable phase, P2WO8 represents a reliable structural archetype within the family of complex tungsten phosphates, serving as a benchmark for stability and electronic insulation in this class of materials.

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

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