C4Cd2H12O14

C4Cd2H12O14 is a metastable, insulating cadmium-containing compound primarily utilized in fundamental materials science research.

CCdHO
Crystal structure of C4Cd2H12O14
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About C4Cd2H12O14

C4Cd2H12O14 is a complex inorganic compound characterized by its wide-band-gap insulating electronic profile. As a metastable material, it represents a unique structural configuration within its chemical system, offering researchers a distinct pathway for studying coordination chemistry and solid-state behavior.

Its structural complexity is highlighted by multiple known configurations, suggesting a sensitivity to synthesis conditions that is typical of metastable phases. This material serves as a specialized subject for investigations into the fundamental properties of cadmium-based organic-inorganic hybrid frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for C4Cd2H12O14, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.59 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.053 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
1 DFT source

Structures

4
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where C4Cd2H12O14 is used.

Materials science researchCoordination chemistry studiesSolid-state structural analysis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about C4Cd2H12O14, answered from cross-validated data.

What is C4Cd2H12O14?

C4Cd2H12O14 is a metastable, insulating cadmium-containing compound primarily utilized in fundamental materials science research.

More questions
What is C4Cd2H12O14 used for?
C4Cd2H12O14 is used in materials science research, coordination chemistry studies, and solid-state structural analysis.
What is the band gap of C4Cd2H12O14?
C4Cd2H12O14 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.59 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is C4Cd2H12O14 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.59 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is C4Cd2H12O14 thermodynamically stable?
C4Cd2H12O14 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.053 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of C4Cd2H12O14 are known?
4 structures of C4Cd2H12O14 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does C4Cd2H12O14 contain?
C4Cd2H12O14 contains C, Cd, H, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for C4Cd2H12O14 come from?
C4Cd2H12O14 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a standalone entry in its current classification context, C4Cd2H12O14 serves as a primary reference point for understanding the stability and electronic behavior of similar cadmium-based coordination compounds. Its metastable nature distinguishes it from more common, highly stable crystalline solids, positioning it as a focus for experimental synthesis studies.

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

Analyze C4Cd2H12O14 in the Lattice Graph platform

Polymorph comparison, confidence scoring, supply-chain risk, and patent monitoring — across 53 integrated data sources.

Explore the Platform →