Ca2As2O7

Ca2As2O7 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-gap insulating compound composed of calcium, arsenic, and oxygen.

AsCaO
Crystal structure of Ca2As2O7
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ca2As2O7

Ca2As2O7 is a thermodynamically stable inorganic compound that exists as a wide-gap insulator. Its presence on the convex hull indicates a high level of structural stability, making it a reliable subject for fundamental materials research. The compound is characterized by its distinct arrangement of calcium, arsenic, and oxygen atoms, which contributes to its insulating electronic nature.

With multiple reported structures across major databases, this material is well-documented in the scientific literature. Its stability and electronic properties make it an important reference point for understanding the behavior of calcium-based arsenate systems in various solid-state environments.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ca2As2O7, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.34 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Ca2As2O7 is used.

Solid-state materials researchFundamental crystallographic studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ca2As2O7, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ca2As2O7?

Ca2As2O7 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-gap insulating compound composed of calcium, arsenic, and oxygen.

More questions
What is Ca2As2O7 used for?
Ca2As2O7 is used in solid-state materials research and fundamental crystallographic studies.
What is the band gap of Ca2As2O7?
Ca2As2O7 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.34 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Ca2As2O7 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.34 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Ca2As2O7 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ca2As2O7 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ca2As2O7 are known?
5 structures of Ca2As2O7 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Ca2As2O7 contain?
Ca2As2O7 contains As, Ca, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ca2As2O7 come from?
Ca2As2O7 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable member of the calcium arsenate family, Ca2As2O7 serves as a benchmark for structural integrity within its class. It occupies a favorable position on the thermodynamic landscape, providing a clear reference for researchers studying the phase stability and insulating characteristics of similar complex oxide materials.

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

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