Pb3SO6

Pb3SO6 is a semiconducting lead-sulfur-oxygen compound that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized for research and material development.

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Crystal structure of Pb3SO6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Pb3SO6

Pb3SO6 is a complex inorganic compound composed of lead, sulfur, and oxygen. As a semiconducting material, it possesses electronic properties that make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating specialized electronic and optoelectronic components.

Given its position near the thermodynamic stability hull, this compound is considered a viable target for experimental synthesis. Its structural diversity, evidenced by numerous reported configurations, suggests a complex landscape that warrants further investigation into its potential functional utility.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Pb3SO6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.16–2.94 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.004 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

13
3 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Pb3SO6 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pb3SO6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Pb3SO6?

Pb3SO6 is a semiconducting lead-sulfur-oxygen compound that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized for research and material development.

More questions
What is Pb3SO6 used for?
Pb3SO6 is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of Pb3SO6?
Pb3SO6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.16–2.94 eV across 13 reported structures.
Is Pb3SO6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.94 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Pb3SO6 thermodynamically stable?
Pb3SO6 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.004 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Pb3SO6 are known?
13 structures of Pb3SO6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does Pb3SO6 contain?
Pb3SO6 contains O, Pb, and S (3 elements).
Where does the data for Pb3SO6 come from?
Pb3SO6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique lead-sulfur-oxygen phase, Pb3SO6 represents a distinct structural arrangement within the broader family of lead-based chalcogenide oxides. It occupies a niche position in the materials landscape, serving as a baseline for understanding how lead-sulfur-oxygen stoichiometry influences semiconducting behavior in complex inorganic systems.

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

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