C8Mg4Na12O32S2

C8Mg4Na12O32S2 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating inorganic compound with a complex chemical composition.

CMgNaOS
Crystal structure of C8Mg4Na12O32S2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About C8Mg4Na12O32S2

C8Mg4Na12O32S2 is a complex inorganic compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature and wide-band-gap behavior. Its thermodynamic stability, confirmed by its position on the convex hull, suggests a robust structural configuration that persists under standard conditions.

This material is notable for its structural diversity, appearing across multiple independent databases. As a stable insulator, it serves as a subject of interest for researchers investigating complex multi-element lattices and their potential roles in specialized chemical environments.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for C8Mg4Na12O32S2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.77–4.58 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 2 space groups
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about C8Mg4Na12O32S2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is C8Mg4Na12O32S2?

C8Mg4Na12O32S2 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating inorganic compound with a complex chemical composition.

More questions
What is the band gap of C8Mg4Na12O32S2?
C8Mg4Na12O32S2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.77–4.58 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is C8Mg4Na12O32S2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.58 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is C8Mg4Na12O32S2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — C8Mg4Na12O32S2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of C8Mg4Na12O32S2 are known?
6 structures of C8Mg4Na12O32S2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does C8Mg4Na12O32S2 contain?
C8Mg4Na12O32S2 contains C, Mg, Na, O, and S (5 elements).
Where does the data for C8Mg4Na12O32S2 come from?
C8Mg4Na12O32S2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique multi-element compound, C8Mg4Na12O32S2 occupies a distinct niche in materials science. Without direct structural siblings, it stands as a standalone example of how complex stoichiometric arrangements can achieve thermodynamic stability while maintaining insulating electronic characteristics.

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

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