SbPO4

SbPO4 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating compound composed of antimony, phosphorus, and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of SbPO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About SbPO4

SbPO4 is a thermodynamically stable inorganic compound that exhibits the characteristics of a wide-band-gap insulator. Its position on the convex hull suggests a robust structural integrity, making it a subject of interest for researchers investigating stable phosphate-based materials. The compound is defined by its specific arrangement of antimony, phosphorus, and oxygen atoms, which contributes to its insulating electronic behavior.

Given its status as a stable phase with multiple documented structural variations, this material is significant for fundamental studies in solid-state chemistry. Its insulating nature and structural diversity allow it to serve as a platform for exploring electronic and optical properties in complex oxide systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for SbPO4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.11–4.00 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, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where SbPO4 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchFundamental materials science studiesInsulating material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SbPO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is SbPO4?

SbPO4 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating compound composed of antimony, phosphorus, and oxygen.

More questions
What is SbPO4 used for?
SbPO4 is used in solid-state chemistry research, fundamental materials science studies, and insulating material development.
What is the band gap of SbPO4?
SbPO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.11–4.00 eV across 8 reported structures.
Is SbPO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.00 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is SbPO4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — SbPO4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of SbPO4 are known?
8 structures of SbPO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does SbPO4 contain?
SbPO4 contains O, P, and Sb (3 elements).
Where does the data for SbPO4 come from?
SbPO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable phase, SbPO4 represents a well-defined point in the landscape of antimony-based phosphates. It serves as a foundational example of how these elements combine to form stable, wide-gap insulating frameworks, providing a baseline for understanding the structural stability of similar ternary oxide compounds.

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

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