C4Gd2H14O16S2

C4Gd2H14O16S2 is a metastable, semiconducting gadolinium-based compound used in fundamental materials research.

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Crystal structure of C4Gd2H14O16S2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About C4Gd2H14O16S2

C4Gd2H14O16S2 is a complex, metastable inorganic-organic hybrid compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. Its unique composition of gadolinium, carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur suggests a specialized role in materials science research where electronic properties are tuned by molecular coordination.

Because it exists in a metastable state, this compound is of significant interest for studies regarding phase stability and structural transformation. It serves as a subject for exploring how rare-earth elements interact within complex chemical frameworks to influence charge transport and material durability.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for C4Gd2H14O16S2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.88 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.086 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
1 DFT source

Structures

3
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where C4Gd2H14O16S2 is used.

Fundamental materials science researchSemiconductor physics studiesRare-earth coordination chemistry
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about C4Gd2H14O16S2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is C4Gd2H14O16S2?

C4Gd2H14O16S2 is a metastable, semiconducting gadolinium-based compound used in fundamental materials research.

More questions
What is C4Gd2H14O16S2 used for?
C4Gd2H14O16S2 is used in fundamental materials science research, semiconductor physics studies, and rare-earth coordination chemistry.
What is the band gap of C4Gd2H14O16S2?
C4Gd2H14O16S2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.88 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is C4Gd2H14O16S2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.88 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is C4Gd2H14O16S2 thermodynamically stable?
C4Gd2H14O16S2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.086 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of C4Gd2H14O16S2 are known?
3 structures of C4Gd2H14O16S2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does C4Gd2H14O16S2 contain?
C4Gd2H14O16S2 contains C, Gd, H, O, and S (5 elements).
Where does the data for C4Gd2H14O16S2 come from?
C4Gd2H14O16S2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique compound within its chemical space, C4Gd2H14O16S2 represents an isolated point of study. Unlike more conventional, highly stable bulk materials, its metastability makes it a distinct candidate for investigating non-equilibrium synthetic pathways and structural evolution in rare-earth-based semiconductors.

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

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