ReP3
ReP3 is a semiconducting rhenium phosphide compound that is considered a viable candidate for synthesis due to its near-hull stability.
About ReP3
ReP3 is a binary phosphide compound composed of rhenium and phosphorus. It exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior, positioning it as a material of interest for specialized electronic components where specific charge carrier properties are required.
Because it is identified as a near-hull material, ReP3 is considered thermodynamically accessible and likely synthesizable. Its structural diversity, evidenced by numerous reported configurations, suggests a complex potential for material optimization in research settings.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for ReP3, aggregated across 2 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.
Applications
Where ReP3 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ReP3, answered from cross-validated data.
What is ReP3?
ReP3 is a semiconducting rhenium phosphide compound that is considered a viable candidate for synthesis due to its near-hull stability.
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How It Compares
As a unique binary phosphide, ReP3 occupies a distinct space in materials research. Without direct siblings in this specific class to compare against, it stands as a singular example of a rhenium-rich phosphide that bridges the gap between simple binary systems and more complex ternary semiconductors.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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