BHO2

BHO2 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating boron-based compound characterized by a diverse range of known structural arrangements.

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Crystal structure of BHO2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About BHO2

BHO2 is a thermodynamically stable inorganic compound that exists as a wide-band-gap insulator. Its presence on the convex hull suggests a robust structural configuration that maintains integrity under standard conditions.

With numerous reported structures across multiple databases, this material represents a well-documented subject for researchers investigating boron-based oxides. Its insulating nature makes it a compelling candidate for applications requiring stable dielectric properties.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for BHO2, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

6.28–7.22 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

23
4 databases, 12 space groups
Validation

Cross-Source DFT Agreement

How well independent DFT databases agree on the thermodynamics of BHO2. Tight agreement means computed properties can be trusted without re-running calculations.

Agreement Score

1.00 / 1.00
Trust tier: medium

Hull Spread

0.000 eV
EAH spread across sources

Sources Compared

2
jarvis, materials_project

Space Group Consensus

All match
Uses

Applications

Where BHO2 is used.

Dielectric materials researchFundamental solid-state chemistry studiesBoron-based material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BHO2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is BHO2?

BHO2 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating boron-based compound characterized by a diverse range of known structural arrangements.

More questions
What is BHO2 used for?
BHO2 is used in dielectric materials research, fundamental solid-state chemistry studies, and boron-based material development.
What is the band gap of BHO2?
BHO2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 6.28–7.22 eV across 23 reported structures.
Is BHO2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 7.22 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is BHO2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — BHO2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of BHO2 are known?
23 structures of BHO2 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 12 distinct space groups.
What elements does BHO2 contain?
BHO2 contains B, H, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for BHO2 come from?
BHO2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct inorganic compound, BHO2 occupies a unique position in material research, serving as a foundational reference point for boron-hydrogen-oxygen systems. Its thermodynamic stability and structural diversity distinguish it as a significant subject for ongoing investigation in the field of insulating materials.

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

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