PdSCl

PdSCl is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing palladium, sulfur, and chlorine.

ClPdS
Crystal structure of PdSCl
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About PdSCl

PdSCl is a distinct ternary compound composed of palladium, sulfur, and chlorine. It is recognized for its stable nature, residing on the thermodynamic convex hull, which indicates a robust structural configuration under standard conditions.

As a semiconducting material, PdSCl offers unique electronic properties that make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating specialized inorganic systems. Its structural diversity is highlighted by multiple documented configurations across various databases, reflecting its complex coordination chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

0.96–1.12 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

8
3 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where PdSCl is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistry studiesMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is PdSCl?

PdSCl is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing palladium, sulfur, and chlorine.

More questions
What is PdSCl used for?
PdSCl is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry studies, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of PdSCl?
PdSCl has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.96–1.12 eV across 8 reported structures.
Is PdSCl a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.12 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is PdSCl thermodynamically stable?
Yes — PdSCl sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of PdSCl are known?
8 structures of PdSCl are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does PdSCl contain?
PdSCl contains Cl, Pd, and S (3 elements).
Where does the data for PdSCl come from?
PdSCl data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary system, PdSCl serves as a foundational example of palladium-based chalcogenide-halides. While it currently stands as a singular entry in this context, its position on the convex hull establishes it as a reliable reference point for future investigations into similar multi-anion inorganic frameworks.

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

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