SnPS3

SnPS3 is a stable, semiconducting material composed of tin, phosphorus, and sulfur that is frequently studied for its structural and electronic characteristics.

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Crystal structure of SnPS3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About SnPS3

SnPS3 is a semiconducting compound composed of tin, phosphorus, and sulfur. As a thermodynamically stable material located on the convex hull, it exhibits robust structural integrity, making it a subject of significant interest for researchers investigating new electronic materials.

Its presence across multiple structural databases highlights its versatility and the variety of ways it can be synthesized. This compound serves as a valuable platform for studying the interplay between its constituent elements in complex lattice arrangements.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for SnPS3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.01–2.13 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

16
3 databases, 5 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where SnPS3 is used.

Semiconductor researchElectronic material developmentSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SnPS3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is SnPS3?

SnPS3 is a stable, semiconducting material composed of tin, phosphorus, and sulfur that is frequently studied for its structural and electronic characteristics.

More questions
What is SnPS3 used for?
SnPS3 is used in semiconductor research, electronic material development, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of SnPS3?
SnPS3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.01–2.13 eV across 16 reported structures.
Is SnPS3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.13 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is SnPS3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — SnPS3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of SnPS3 are known?
16 structures of SnPS3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 5 distinct space groups.
What elements does SnPS3 contain?
SnPS3 contains P, S, and Sn (3 elements).
Where does the data for SnPS3 come from?
SnPS3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct semiconducting material, SnPS3 occupies a unique position in the landscape of metal phosphorus trisulfides. It stands out for its thermodynamic stability, which provides a reliable foundation for exploring its electronic properties compared to less stable or more volatile members of similar chalcogenide families.

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

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