P4Pb4Rb4S16

P4Pb4Rb4S16 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting quaternary sulfide compound containing phosphorus, lead, rubidium, and sulfur.

PPbRbS
Crystal structure of P4Pb4Rb4S16
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About P4Pb4Rb4S16

P4Pb4Rb4S16 is a complex quaternary sulfide compound composed of phosphorus, lead, rubidium, and sulfur. As a thermodynamically stable material situated on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement within its chemical system.

This compound exhibits semiconducting electronic character, making it a subject of interest for researchers investigating electronic and optoelectronic material properties. Its existence across multiple structural databases highlights its significance in solid-state chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for P4Pb4Rb4S16, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

2.32–2.37 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
4 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where P4Pb4Rb4S16 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistryMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about P4Pb4Rb4S16, answered from cross-validated data.

What is P4Pb4Rb4S16?

P4Pb4Rb4S16 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting quaternary sulfide compound containing phosphorus, lead, rubidium, and sulfur.

More questions
What is P4Pb4Rb4S16 used for?
P4Pb4Rb4S16 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of P4Pb4Rb4S16?
P4Pb4Rb4S16 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.32–2.37 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is P4Pb4Rb4S16 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.37 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is P4Pb4Rb4S16 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — P4Pb4Rb4S16 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of P4Pb4Rb4S16 are known?
5 structures of P4Pb4Rb4S16 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does P4Pb4Rb4S16 contain?
P4Pb4Rb4S16 contains P, Pb, Rb, and S (4 elements).
Where does the data for P4Pb4Rb4S16 come from?
P4Pb4Rb4S16 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique quaternary sulfide, P4Pb4Rb4S16 serves as a distinct example of how alkali metals and heavy p-block elements can integrate into stable, semiconducting chalcogenide frameworks. It functions as a foundational study in the design of complex, multi-element semiconductors.

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

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