CaFeClO2

CaFeClO2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound characterized by a well-defined structural framework.

CaClFeO
Crystal structure of CaFeClO2 (monoclinic, C2/m (No. 12))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About CaFeClO2

CaFeClO2 is a thermodynamically stable inorganic compound that resides on the convex hull, indicating a robust structural configuration. As a semiconducting material, it offers distinct electronic properties that make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating complex oxide-halide systems.

With multiple reported structures documented across various databases, this compound represents a well-characterized entry in its chemical class. Its stability and semiconducting nature suggest potential utility in electronic and optoelectronic applications where specific band characteristics are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for CaFeClO2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.54–1.60 eV
Range across DFT structures · ground state: narrow gap

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Stable
3 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 2 space groups
Validation

Cross-Source DFT Agreement

How well independent DFT databases agree on the thermodynamics of CaFeClO2. Tight agreement means computed properties can be trusted without re-running calculations.

Agreement Score

0.00 / 1.00
Trust tier: low

Hull Spread

0.259 eV
EAH spread across sources

Sources Compared

3
jarvis, materials_project, oqmd

Space Group Consensus

Mixed (most: C2/m (No. 12))
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for CaFeClO2, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
——1.600.0000-2.324—
C2/m (No. 12)monoclinic0.630.1225-6.6953.21
Cm (No. 8)monoclinic0.000.2591-1.891—
P1 (No. 1)triclinic0.650.4705-6.3472.89
Cm (No. 8)monoclinic0.000.5281-6.2903.12
——0.540.5806-1.743—
C2/m (No. 12)monoclinic———3.35
C2/m (No. 12)monoclinic———3.36
C2/m (No. 12)monoclinic———3.21
C2/m (No. 12)monoclinic———3.30
Uses

Applications

Where CaFeClO2 is used.

Electronic device researchOptoelectronic materials developmentSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CaFeClO2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is CaFeClO2?

CaFeClO2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound characterized by a well-defined structural framework.

More questions
What is CaFeClO2 used for?
CaFeClO2 is used in electronic device research, optoelectronic materials development, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of CaFeClO2?
CaFeClO2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.54–1.60 eV across 6 reported structures. Standard DFT underestimates band gaps, so the measured gap is typically larger.
Is CaFeClO2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
DFT predicts a band gap of up to 1.60 eV (a semiconductor). Measured gaps are typically larger.
Is CaFeClO2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — CaFeClO2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. stable.
What is the crystal structure of CaFeClO2?
The reference structure of CaFeClO2 is monoclinic symmetry, space group C2/m (No. 12).
What is the density of CaFeClO2?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of CaFeClO2 is 3.21 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of CaFeClO2 are known?
6 structures of CaFeClO2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does CaFeClO2 contain?
CaFeClO2 contains Ca, Cl, Fe, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for CaFeClO2 come from?
CaFeClO2 data is cross-referenced from oqmd, materials_project, jarvis, cod, mpaloe.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic compound, CaFeClO2 occupies a specialized niche in materials science. Without direct siblings in this specific class, it serves as a foundational reference point for exploring the interplay between iron, calcium, and halide-oxygen coordination in semiconducting lattices.

Data sources & attribution
  • oqmd — Data from the OQMD (oqmd.org). Cite: Saal et al., JOM 65, 1501 (2013); Kirklin et al., npj Comp. Mater. 1, 15010 (2015). (CC-BY-4.0)
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project (materialsproject.org). Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013). (CC-BY-4.0)
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (jarvis.nist.gov), NIST. Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020). (LicenseRef-US-Gov-PD)
  • cod — Data from the Crystallography Open Database (crystallography.net/cod/). Cite: Grazulis et al., J. Appl. Cryst. 42, 726 (2009). (CC0-1.0)
  • mpaloe — Data from MP-ALOE. Cite: Kuner et al., npj Comput. Mater. (2025), doi:10.1038/s41524-025-01834-9.

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