TcP3

TcP3 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of technetium and phosphorus.

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Crystal structure of TcP3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About TcP3

TcP3 is a distinct technetium phosphide characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust inorganic material that has garnered significant interest in structural studies, with numerous configurations documented across computational databases. Its stable framework suggests potential utility in specialized electronic or optoelectronic environments where consistent material behavior is required. The combination of transition metal technetium with phosphorus creates a unique lattice architecture that differentiates it from more common binary phosphides. Further research into its electronic properties continues to reveal its role as a stable candidate for future material design.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for TcP3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.45 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

18
3 databases, 7 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where TcP3 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state electronic materialsFundamental materials science
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TcP3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is TcP3?

TcP3 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of technetium and phosphorus.

More questions
What is TcP3 used for?
TcP3 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state electronic materials, and fundamental materials science.
What is the band gap of TcP3?
TcP3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.45 eV across 18 reported structures.
Is TcP3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.45 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is TcP3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — TcP3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of TcP3 are known?
18 structures of TcP3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 7 distinct space groups.
What elements does TcP3 contain?
TcP3 contains P and Tc (2 elements).
Where does the data for TcP3 come from?
TcP3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique binary phosphide, TcP3 occupies a singular position in materials research, serving as a stable reference point for understanding technetium-based semiconductors. Unlike more widely explored transition metal phosphides, its presence on the convex hull highlights a specific structural integrity that makes it a compelling subject for comparative studies in phase stability and electronic band engineering.

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

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