AcFeO3

AcFeO3 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting actinide-based oxide designed for potential use in oxygen-evolution catalysis.

Crystal structure of AcFeO3 (cubic, Pm-3m (No. 221))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About AcFeO3

AcFeO3 is a semiconducting oxide that sits firmly on the convex hull, indicating high thermodynamic stability. As a member of the oxygen-evolution catalyst class, it provides a robust structural framework for studying catalytic activity in electrochemical systems.

Its electronic character makes it a compelling candidate for advanced materials research. With multiple reported structures, this compound offers a versatile platform for exploring how actinide-based oxides can facilitate complex chemical transformations.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for AcFeO3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.99 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 1 space group
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for AcFeO3, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
Pm-3m (No. 221)cubic0.990.0000-8.2598.89
Pm-3m (No. 221)
Pm-3m (No. 221)
Pm-3m (No. 221)
Uses

Applications

Where AcFeO3 is used.

Oxygen-evolution catalysisElectrochemical energy conversion research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AcFeO3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is AcFeO3?

AcFeO3 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting actinide-based oxide designed for potential use in oxygen-evolution catalysis.

More questions
What is AcFeO3 used for?
AcFeO3 is used in oxygen-evolution catalysis and electrochemical energy conversion research.
What is the band gap of AcFeO3?
AcFeO3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.99 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is AcFeO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.99 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is AcFeO3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — AcFeO3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of AcFeO3?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of AcFeO3 is cubic symmetry, space group Pm-3m (No. 221).
What is the density of AcFeO3?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of AcFeO3 is 8.89 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of AcFeO3 are known?
4 structures of AcFeO3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does AcFeO3 contain?
AcFeO3 contains Ac, Fe, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for AcFeO3 come from?
AcFeO3 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, nomad, jarvis.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Within the diverse family of oxygen-evolution catalysts, AcFeO3 distinguishes itself from transition-metal-only counterparts like NiO or LaMnO3 by incorporating actinide chemistry. While compounds such as BiFeO3 share similar perovskite-like structural motifs, the presence of actinium provides a unique electronic environment that differentiates its catalytic potential from more conventional oxides like LiCoO2 or LaNiO3.

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Related Compounds

Other Oxide Oxygen-Evolution Catalysts in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • nomad — Data from NOMAD. Cite: Draxl & Scheffler, J. Phys. Mater. 2, 036001 (2019).
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (NIST). Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020).

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