B10Ca4Cl2H4O20

B10Ca4Cl2H4O20 is a complex, wide-gap insulating borate compound that is theoretically stable and potentially synthesizable for materials science applications.

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Crystal structure of B10Ca4Cl2H4O20
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About B10Ca4Cl2H4O20

B10Ca4Cl2H4O20 is a complex inorganic compound composed of boron, calcium, chlorine, hydrogen, and oxygen. As a wide-gap insulating material, it exhibits electronic properties characteristic of stable, non-conductive mineral-like structures.

This compound is considered near-hull in terms of thermodynamic stability, suggesting it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis. Its structural complexity and the presence of multiple distinct atomic sites make it a significant subject for researchers investigating novel borate frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for B10Ca4Cl2H4O20, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

5.02–5.23 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.004 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

7
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where B10Ca4Cl2H4O20 is used.

Materials science researchCrystal structure studiesSolid-state chemistry exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about B10Ca4Cl2H4O20, answered from cross-validated data.

What is B10Ca4Cl2H4O20?

B10Ca4Cl2H4O20 is a complex, wide-gap insulating borate compound that is theoretically stable and potentially synthesizable for materials science applications.

More questions
What is B10Ca4Cl2H4O20 used for?
B10Ca4Cl2H4O20 is used in materials science research, crystal structure studies, and solid-state chemistry exploration.
What is the band gap of B10Ca4Cl2H4O20?
B10Ca4Cl2H4O20 has a DFT-computed band gap of 5.02–5.23 eV across 7 reported structures.
Is B10Ca4Cl2H4O20 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 5.23 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is B10Ca4Cl2H4O20 thermodynamically stable?
B10Ca4Cl2H4O20 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.004 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of B10Ca4Cl2H4O20 are known?
7 structures of B10Ca4Cl2H4O20 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does B10Ca4Cl2H4O20 contain?
B10Ca4Cl2H4O20 contains B, Ca, Cl, H, and O (5 elements).
Where does the data for B10Ca4Cl2H4O20 come from?
B10Ca4Cl2H4O20 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic compound, B10Ca4Cl2H4O20 represents a specialized structural motif within the broader landscape of complex borates. It serves as a distinct example of how halogen and hydrogen incorporation can influence the stability and architecture of insulating mineral-like phases.

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

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