P32S72
P32S72 is a stable, semiconducting phosphorus sulfide compound.
About P32S72
P32S72 is a phosphorus-sulfur compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration within the phosphorus-sulfur chemical space.
This material is of interest for researchers investigating non-metallic semiconductors. Its stable structural arrangement provides a foundation for exploring the fundamental physics of complex chalcogenide systems.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for P32S72, aggregated across 3 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where P32S72 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about P32S72, answered from cross-validated data.
What is P32S72?
P32S72 is a stable, semiconducting phosphorus sulfide compound.
What is P32S72 used for?
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How It Compares
As a distinct phosphorus sulfide, P32S72 serves as a specialized example of the diverse bonding arrangements possible between phosphorus and sulfur, demonstrating the structural complexity inherent in this binary system.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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