ZrSO

ZrSO is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting zirconium sulfur oxide material.

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

About ZrSO

ZrSO is a distinct inorganic compound composed of zirconium, sulfur, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement that is highly favorable under standard conditions.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic character, making it a subject of significant interest for researchers investigating new electronic and optoelectronic components. With numerous reported structures across multiple databases, it is a well-documented material within its compositional space.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for ZrSO, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

0.80–2.42 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

30
4 databases, 9 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where ZrSO is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationElectronic component development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is ZrSO?

ZrSO is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting zirconium sulfur oxide material.

More questions
What is ZrSO used for?
ZrSO is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and electronic component development.
What is the band gap of ZrSO?
ZrSO has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.80–2.42 eV across 30 reported structures.
Is ZrSO a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.42 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is ZrSO thermodynamically stable?
Yes — ZrSO sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of ZrSO are known?
30 structures of ZrSO are reported across 4 databases, spanning 9 distinct space groups.
What elements does ZrSO contain?
ZrSO contains O, S, and Zr (3 elements).
Where does the data for ZrSO come from?
ZrSO data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary compound, ZrSO serves as a foundational reference point for zirconium-based chalcogenide-oxides, representing a stable equilibrium phase that informs the broader study of similar complex inorganic systems.

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

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