SrP

SrP is a stable, semiconducting binary phosphide composed of strontium and phosphorus.

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

About SrP

SrP is a binary phosphide characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable compound residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase within the strontium-phosphorus system, offering a reliable structural framework for materials science investigations. Its existence across numerous reported structures underscores its significance in solid-state chemistry and its potential as a building block for complex inorganic architectures. The compound is primarily utilized in fundamental research aimed at understanding the interplay between alkaline earth metals and pnictogens in semiconductor design.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

0.46 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

65
3 databases, 14 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting SrP.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where SrP is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state materials developmentInorganic chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is SrP?

SrP is a stable, semiconducting binary phosphide composed of strontium and phosphorus.

More questions
What is SrP used for?
SrP is used in semiconductor research, solid-state materials development, and inorganic chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of SrP?
SrP has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.46 eV across 65 reported structures.
Is SrP a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.46 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is SrP thermodynamically stable?
Yes — SrP sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of SrP are known?
65 structures of SrP are reported across 3 databases, spanning 14 distinct space groups.
How is SrP synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for SrP include sol gel, solid state (10 procedures documented).
What elements does SrP contain?
SrP contains P and Sr (2 elements).
Where does the data for SrP come from?
SrP data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable binary phosphide, SrP serves as a foundational reference point for exploring the broader landscape of strontium-based pnictide materials, providing a baseline for structural and electronic stability in this chemical class.

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

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