C3H6Ca3O12

C3H6Ca3O12 is a stable, insulating calcium-based compound that serves as a subject for structural and synthesis research.

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Crystal structure of C3H6Ca3O12
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About C3H6Ca3O12

C3H6Ca3O12 is a complex inorganic compound composed of carbon, calcium, hydrogen, and oxygen. It functions as a wide-gap insulator, characterized by its electronic structure that limits electrical conductivity under standard conditions.

This material is recognized for its proximity to the thermodynamic hull, indicating that it is a stable candidate for experimental synthesis. Its structural configuration is of interest for researchers investigating the stability of calcium-based organic-inorganic hybrid frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for C3H6Ca3O12, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

5.22 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.023 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

4
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where C3H6Ca3O12 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state chemistry studiesFundamental structural analysis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about C3H6Ca3O12, answered from cross-validated data.

What is C3H6Ca3O12?

C3H6Ca3O12 is a stable, insulating calcium-based compound that serves as a subject for structural and synthesis research.

More questions
What is C3H6Ca3O12 used for?
C3H6Ca3O12 is used in materials science research, solid-state chemistry studies, and fundamental structural analysis.
What is the band gap of C3H6Ca3O12?
C3H6Ca3O12 has a DFT-computed band gap of 5.22 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is C3H6Ca3O12 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 5.22 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is C3H6Ca3O12 thermodynamically stable?
C3H6Ca3O12 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.023 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of C3H6Ca3O12 are known?
4 structures of C3H6Ca3O12 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does C3H6Ca3O12 contain?
C3H6Ca3O12 contains C, Ca, H, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for C3H6Ca3O12 come from?
C3H6Ca3O12 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique entry in this structural space, C3H6Ca3O12 serves as a foundational reference point for understanding the stability of calcium-based polyatomic compounds. It represents a specific stoichiometry that provides insights into the potential for forming complex insulating solids within this chemical family.

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

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