P4Y4Zn4

P4Y4Zn4 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing phosphorus, yttrium, and zinc.

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Overview

About P4Y4Zn4

P4Y4Zn4 is a complex inorganic compound composed of phosphorus, yttrium, and zinc. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement within its chemical system.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic characteristics, making it an intriguing candidate for specialized electronic and optoelectronic research. With multiple reported structures across databases, it is a subject of ongoing investigation for its potential functional properties.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for P4Y4Zn4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.23 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, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where P4Y4Zn4 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about P4Y4Zn4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is P4Y4Zn4?

P4Y4Zn4 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing phosphorus, yttrium, and zinc.

More questions
What is P4Y4Zn4 used for?
P4Y4Zn4 is used in semiconductor research and materials science development.
What is the band gap of P4Y4Zn4?
P4Y4Zn4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.23 eV across 7 reported structures.
Is P4Y4Zn4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.23 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is P4Y4Zn4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — P4Y4Zn4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of P4Y4Zn4 are known?
7 structures of P4Y4Zn4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does P4Y4Zn4 contain?
P4Y4Zn4 contains P, Y, and Zn (3 elements).
Where does the data for P4Y4Zn4 come from?
P4Y4Zn4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique compound within this chemical space, P4Y4Zn4 serves as a foundational reference point for understanding the interplay between phosphorus, yttrium, and zinc, providing a stable benchmark for future exploration of related ternary or quaternary systems.

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

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