Cd2B2O5

Cd2B2O5 is a semiconducting cadmium borate oxide that is considered a promising candidate for synthesis and exploration in transparent electronic applications.

Crystal structure of Cd2B2O5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cd2B2O5

Cd2B2O5 is a semiconducting borate that occupies a unique position within the family of transparent conducting oxides. Its structural arrangement and thermodynamic proximity to the ground state suggest it is a viable candidate for synthesis and further experimental investigation in advanced material systems. The compound is of significant interest due to its potential to bridge the gap between traditional oxide semiconductors and functional borate materials. Researchers study this phase to understand how the incorporation of cadmium into a borate framework influences charge transport and optical transparency. Its role in the broader class of oxides makes it a subject of interest for thin-film development and specialized optoelectronic components where specific electronic properties are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cd2B2O5, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

2.47 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.003 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
4 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Cd2B2O5 is used.

Optoelectronic devicesTransparent conducting thin filmsSemiconductor research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cd2B2O5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cd2B2O5?

Cd2B2O5 is a semiconducting cadmium borate oxide that is considered a promising candidate for synthesis and exploration in transparent electronic applications.

More questions
What is Cd2B2O5 used for?
Cd2B2O5 is used in optoelectronic devices, transparent conducting thin films, and semiconductor research.
What is the band gap of Cd2B2O5?
Cd2B2O5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.47 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is Cd2B2O5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.47 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cd2B2O5 thermodynamically stable?
Cd2B2O5 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.003 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Cd2B2O5 are known?
6 structures of Cd2B2O5 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Cd2B2O5 contain?
Cd2B2O5 contains B, Cd, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cd2B2O5 come from?
Cd2B2O5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the transparent conducting oxides class.

Unlike the widely utilized ZnO or the perovskite-structured BaSnO3, Cd2B2O5 represents a more complex structural motif within the transparent conducting oxide category. While materials like ZnGa2O4 and Zn2SiO4 are frequently explored for their luminescence and transparent conducting characteristics, Cd2B2O5 offers a distinct chemical environment that may provide unique advantages for band-gap engineering compared to these more common zinc-based counterparts.

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Related Compounds

Other Transparent Conducting Oxides in the database.

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

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