Au4Cs4O4

Au4Cs4O4 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound containing gold, cesium, and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of Au4Cs4O4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Au4Cs4O4

Au4Cs4O4 is a complex ternary compound consisting of gold, cesium, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically stable material situated on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase within its chemical system, characterized by its distinct semiconducting electronic behavior.

This material is of significant interest to researchers investigating the interplay between noble metals and alkali oxides. Its stability suggests potential for specialized solid-state applications where precise electronic control and structural integrity are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Au4Cs4O4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.38 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
Uses

Applications

Where Au4Cs4O4 is used.

Solid-state electronic researchMaterials science exploration of noble metal-alkali oxides
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Au4Cs4O4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Au4Cs4O4?

Au4Cs4O4 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound containing gold, cesium, and oxygen.

More questions
What is Au4Cs4O4 used for?
Au4Cs4O4 is used in solid-state electronic research and materials science exploration of noble metal-alkali oxides.
What is the band gap of Au4Cs4O4?
Au4Cs4O4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.38 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is Au4Cs4O4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.38 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Au4Cs4O4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Au4Cs4O4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Au4Cs4O4 are known?
4 structures of Au4Cs4O4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Au4Cs4O4 contain?
Au4Cs4O4 contains Au, Cs, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for Au4Cs4O4 come from?
Au4Cs4O4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary phase, Au4Cs4O4 serves as a foundational reference point for understanding the bonding and electronic characteristics of gold-cesium-oxygen systems, standing out for its inherent thermodynamic stability.

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

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