C4Cs4O8

C4Cs4O8 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating compound composed of carbon, cesium, and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of C4Cs4O8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About C4Cs4O8

C4Cs4O8 is a complex inorganic compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature and high thermodynamic stability. As a material residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration of carbon, cesium, and oxygen atoms that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions.

Its wide-band-gap profile suggests potential utility in applications requiring stable dielectric properties or specialized electronic insulation. While research into this specific composition is emerging, its stability makes it a compelling subject for further investigation into its chemical behavior and potential integration into complex material systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for C4Cs4O8, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

4.16 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

2
2 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where C4Cs4O8 is used.

Dielectric materials researchSolid-state chemistry studiesAdvanced inorganic synthesis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about C4Cs4O8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is C4Cs4O8?

C4Cs4O8 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating compound composed of carbon, cesium, and oxygen.

More questions
What is C4Cs4O8 used for?
C4Cs4O8 is used in dielectric materials research, solid-state chemistry studies, and advanced inorganic synthesis.
What is the band gap of C4Cs4O8?
C4Cs4O8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 4.16 eV across 2 reported structures.
Is C4Cs4O8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.16 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is C4Cs4O8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — C4Cs4O8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of C4Cs4O8 are known?
2 structures of C4Cs4O8 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does C4Cs4O8 contain?
C4Cs4O8 contains C, Cs, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for C4Cs4O8 come from?
C4Cs4O8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic compound, C4Cs4O8 serves as a distinct entry within its chemical family, offering a stable structural arrangement that provides a baseline for understanding the interactions between alkali metals and carbon-oxygen frameworks.

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

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