Cd2H4I6O2Rb2
Cd2H4I6O2Rb2 is a semiconducting inorganic compound that is theoretically stable and represents a potential candidate for experimental synthesis.
About Cd2H4I6O2Rb2
Cd2H4I6O2Rb2 is a complex inorganic material characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. Its composition, involving cadmium, iodine, rubidium, and oxygen-hydrogen components, positions it as a unique candidate for structural study within solid-state chemistry.
As a near-hull material, it is considered thermodynamically stable enough to be a viable target for experimental synthesis. Its existence across multiple structural reports underscores its significance for researchers investigating new semiconducting frameworks.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Cd2H4I6O2Rb2, aggregated across 3 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Reported Structures
Lowest-energy structures reported for Cd2H4I6O2Rb2, ranked by energy above hull.
| Space GroupSymmetry classification of the crystal arrangement. The number is the international space-group index. | Crystal SystemBroad lattice family, such as cubic, tetragonal, monoclinic, or triclinic, derived from unit-cell symmetry. | Band Gap (eV)Electronic gap calculated for this specific reported structure, measured in electronvolts. | E above hull (eV/atom)Thermodynamic distance from the convex hull for this structure, normalized per atom. Lower is generally more stable. | E/atom (eV)Computed total energy normalized per atom. Use energy above hull, not this value alone, when comparing stability. | Density (g/cm³)Mass per relaxed crystal volume, reported in grams per cubic centimeter. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cc (No. 9) | monoclinic | 2.49 | 0.0143 | -3.492 | 3.88 |
| No. 0 | unknown | — | — | — | 2.08 |
| Cc (No. 9) | — | — | — | — | — |
Applications
Where Cd2H4I6O2Rb2 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cd2H4I6O2Rb2, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Cd2H4I6O2Rb2?
Cd2H4I6O2Rb2 is a semiconducting inorganic compound that is theoretically stable and represents a potential candidate for experimental synthesis.
What is Cd2H4I6O2Rb2 used for?
What is the band gap of Cd2H4I6O2Rb2?
Is Cd2H4I6O2Rb2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is Cd2H4I6O2Rb2 thermodynamically stable?
What is the crystal structure of Cd2H4I6O2Rb2?
What is the density of Cd2H4I6O2Rb2?
How many polymorphs of Cd2H4I6O2Rb2 are known?
What elements does Cd2H4I6O2Rb2 contain?
Where does the data for Cd2H4I6O2Rb2 come from?
How It Compares
As a unique inorganic compound, Cd2H4I6O2Rb2 serves as an individual entry point for exploring the interplay between heavy metal halides and alkali metal coordination, representing a distinct structural motif that contributes to the broader understanding of complex semiconducting lattices.
Data sources & attribution
- materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
- cod — Data from the Crystallography Open Database. Cite: Grazulis et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 40, D420 (2012).
- aflow — Data from AFLOW. Cite: Curtarolo et al., Comp. Mater. Sci. 58, 218 (2012).
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