As4Cu4O16Tl8

As4Cu4O16Tl8 is a semiconducting quaternary cuprate oxide that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis.

Crystal structure of As4Cu4O16Tl8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About As4Cu4O16Tl8

As4Cu4O16Tl8 is a complex quaternary oxide categorized within the cuprate superconductor class. Its electronic character is defined as semiconducting, distinguishing it from the metallic behavior often associated with high-temperature superconducting cuprates, and it occupies a near-hull position that suggests it is a viable target for experimental synthesis.

This material is of significant interest to researchers studying the structural diversity of copper-based oxides. With multiple reported structures, it serves as a valuable case study for understanding the coordination environments and chemical stability of thallium-bearing cuprates in solid-state chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for As4Cu4O16Tl8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.44–1.61 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.006 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where As4Cu4O16Tl8 is used.

Solid-state researchMaterials science explorationSuperconductor precursor studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about As4Cu4O16Tl8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is As4Cu4O16Tl8?

As4Cu4O16Tl8 is a semiconducting quaternary cuprate oxide that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis.

More questions
What is As4Cu4O16Tl8 used for?
As4Cu4O16Tl8 is used in solid-state research, materials science exploration, and superconductor precursor studies.
What is the band gap of As4Cu4O16Tl8?
As4Cu4O16Tl8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.44–1.61 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is As4Cu4O16Tl8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.61 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is As4Cu4O16Tl8 thermodynamically stable?
As4Cu4O16Tl8 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.006 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of As4Cu4O16Tl8 are known?
5 structures of As4Cu4O16Tl8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does As4Cu4O16Tl8 contain?
As4Cu4O16Tl8 contains As, Cu, O, and Tl (4 elements).
Where does the data for As4Cu4O16Tl8 come from?
As4Cu4O16Tl8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the cuprate superconductors class.

Within the diverse family of cuprates, As4Cu4O16Tl8 stands out due to its unique stoichiometry compared to simpler binary or ternary oxides like CaCuO2 or LaCuO2. While many members of this class are investigated for their metallic or superconducting phases, this compound provides a distinct semiconducting perspective, offering a different structural template than the well-known La2CuO4 or TlCuO2 systems.

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Related Compounds

Other Cuprate Superconductors in the database.

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

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