TlP5
TlP5 is a stable semiconducting compound composed of thallium and phosphorus.
About TlP5
TlP5 is a binary phosphide characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement of thallium and phosphorus atoms.
The compound is notable for its structural diversity, with multiple reported configurations across crystallographic databases. This versatility makes it an intriguing subject for investigating the fundamental physics of thallium-based semiconductors.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for TlP5, aggregated across 3 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about TlP5, answered from cross-validated data.
What is TlP5?
TlP5 is a stable semiconducting compound composed of thallium and phosphorus.
What is the band gap of TlP5?
Is TlP5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is TlP5 thermodynamically stable?
How many polymorphs of TlP5 are known?
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How It Compares
As a distinct binary phosphide, TlP5 occupies a unique position in the landscape of thallium-phosphorus materials. Its stability on the convex hull distinguishes it as a reliable candidate for further experimental characterization compared to less stable or metastable phases within the broader family of metal phosphides.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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