Si₁P₁ is a binary semiconductor compound combining silicon and phosphorus in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio, representing a research-phase material in the silicon phosphide family. While not commercially established like Si₃P₄ or conventional III-V semiconductors (GaP, InP), this composition is investigated for potential optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications where Si-P bonding offers opportunities for bandgap engineering and carrier transport optimization. Engineers would consider this material primarily in advanced research contexts exploring novel semiconductor architectures, rather than as a production-ready alternative to mature silicon or phosphide compounds.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01600 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2500 | eV/atom | — |