PS
PS is a metastable, semiconducting compound composed of phosphorus and sulfur that is primarily studied for its structural diversity.
About PS
PS is a binary phosphorus sulfide compound that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. As a metastable material, it represents a unique phase within the phosphorus-sulfur system, offering distinct structural configurations that have been captured across multiple experimental and computational databases.
Its existence as a metastable phase makes it a subject of interest for researchers studying phase transitions and material synthesis under non-equilibrium conditions. The material's electronic profile suggests potential utility in specialized semiconductor research where specific band structures are required.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for PS, aggregated across 4 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.
Synthesis Routes
Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting PS.
Applications
Where PS is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS, answered from cross-validated data.
What is PS?
PS is a metastable, semiconducting compound composed of phosphorus and sulfur that is primarily studied for its structural diversity.
What is PS used for?
What is the band gap of PS?
Is PS a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is PS thermodynamically stable?
How many polymorphs of PS are known?
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What elements does PS contain?
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How It Compares
As a binary phosphorus sulfide, PS occupies a niche position in the landscape of chalcogenide materials. Without established structural siblings in this specific context, it serves as a fundamental reference point for understanding the diverse bonding arrangements possible between phosphorus and sulfur atoms.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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