MoP2 is a molybdenum phosphide compound that belongs to the family of transition metal phosphides, which are of growing interest as functional materials in catalysis and energy applications. While not a widely established commercial alloy, molybdenum phosphides are actively researched for their catalytic activity in hydrogen evolution, hydrodesulfurization, and other electrochemical processes, offering potential advantages over precious-metal catalysts in cost and performance. Engineers consider these materials when designing energy conversion devices, catalytic reactors, and electrodes where earth-abundant alternatives to platinum-group metals are needed.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 24,650.6 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2100 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 18,218.2 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2094 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.000221 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.000230 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | -6.253 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | -6.497 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5108 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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