C8H28N4O8S4

C8H28N4O8S4 is a complex, wide-band-gap insulating compound that exhibits metastable thermodynamic behavior.

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Crystal structure of C8H28N4O8S4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About C8H28N4O8S4

C8H28N4O8S4 is a complex organic-inorganic hybrid material characterized by its wide-band-gap insulating electronic structure. Its composition, involving carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, places it within a specialized category of molecular solids that are primarily investigated for their unique structural arrangements.

From a thermodynamic perspective, this compound resides above the stability hull, suggesting it is a metastable species. While it has been documented across multiple structural configurations, its inherent instability makes it a subject of interest for researchers studying the boundaries of chemical synthesis and structural persistence.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for C8H28N4O8S4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

5.54 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.236 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
1 DFT source

Structures

3
3 databases, 2 space groups
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about C8H28N4O8S4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is C8H28N4O8S4?

C8H28N4O8S4 is a complex, wide-band-gap insulating compound that exhibits metastable thermodynamic behavior.

More questions
What is the band gap of C8H28N4O8S4?
C8H28N4O8S4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 5.54 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is C8H28N4O8S4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 5.54 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is C8H28N4O8S4 thermodynamically stable?
C8H28N4O8S4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.236 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of C8H28N4O8S4 are known?
3 structures of C8H28N4O8S4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does C8H28N4O8S4 contain?
C8H28N4O8S4 contains C, H, N, O, and S (5 elements).
Where does the data for C8H28N4O8S4 come from?
C8H28N4O8S4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique entry in this database, C8H28N4O8S4 represents a distinct structural arrangement. Without direct structural siblings for comparison, its role is defined by its specific molecular configuration and its status as a metastable insulating material within the broader landscape of complex organic-sulfur compounds.

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

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