Zr₄P₄ is a transition metal phosphide compound combining zirconium and phosphorus in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of refractory metal phosphides, which are typically investigated for applications requiring high thermal stability and chemical resistance. Zr₄P₄ remains primarily a research-phase material with potential applications in catalysis, high-temperature coatings, and electronic devices, though industrial deployment is limited compared to more established zirconium-based ceramics and intermetallics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00790 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.451 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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