PH6NO4

PH6NO4 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating inorganic compound with a diverse range of reported structural configurations.

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Crystal structure of PH6NO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About PH6NO4

PH6NO4 is a complex inorganic compound characterized by its wide-band-gap insulating electronic profile. Its position on the convex hull confirms that it is a thermodynamically stable material, making it a robust candidate for fundamental studies in solid-state chemistry and materials science. The compound exhibits significant structural diversity, as evidenced by the numerous distinct configurations reported across multiple databases. This versatility suggests that PH6NO4 possesses a complex atomic arrangement that warrants further investigation into its physical and chemical behavior. Its stability and insulating nature position it as an intriguing subject for researchers exploring non-metallic, multi-elemental frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for PH6NO4, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

4.93–5.51 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

16
4 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where PH6NO4 is used.

Fundamental materials researchSolid-state chemistry modelingInsulating material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PH6NO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is PH6NO4?

PH6NO4 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating inorganic compound with a diverse range of reported structural configurations.

More questions
What is PH6NO4 used for?
PH6NO4 is used in fundamental materials research, solid-state chemistry modeling, and insulating material development.
What is the band gap of PH6NO4?
PH6NO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 4.93–5.51 eV across 16 reported structures.
Is PH6NO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 5.51 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is PH6NO4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — PH6NO4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of PH6NO4 are known?
16 structures of PH6NO4 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does PH6NO4 contain?
PH6NO4 contains H, N, O, and P (4 elements).
Where does the data for PH6NO4 come from?
PH6NO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic compound, PH6NO4 stands out for its demonstrated thermodynamic stability and structural richness. Without direct siblings in this specific classification, it serves as a distinct reference point for understanding how complex combinations of hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and phosphorus can form stable, insulating architectures that resist decomposition.

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

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