Cd6H6O18P6

Cd6H6O18P6 is a stable, wide-gap insulating cadmium phosphate compound used in fundamental materials science research.

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Crystal structure of Cd6H6O18P6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cd6H6O18P6

Cd6H6O18P6 is a complex phosphate-based inorganic compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature and wide band gap. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement of cadmium, hydrogen, oxygen, and phosphorus atoms.

This material is of significant interest in solid-state chemistry due to its structural integrity and potential for specialized applications in electronic or optical components. Its stability makes it a reliable subject for researchers investigating the fundamental properties of cadmium-based phosphate frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cd6H6O18P6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.42 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

3
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Cd6H6O18P6 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchMaterials science explorationFundamental structural studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cd6H6O18P6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cd6H6O18P6?

Cd6H6O18P6 is a stable, wide-gap insulating cadmium phosphate compound used in fundamental materials science research.

More questions
What is Cd6H6O18P6 used for?
Cd6H6O18P6 is used in solid-state chemistry research, materials science exploration, and fundamental structural studies.
What is the band gap of Cd6H6O18P6?
Cd6H6O18P6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.42 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Cd6H6O18P6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.42 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Cd6H6O18P6 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cd6H6O18P6 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Cd6H6O18P6 are known?
3 structures of Cd6H6O18P6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Cd6H6O18P6 contain?
Cd6H6O18P6 contains Cd, H, O, and P (4 elements).
Where does the data for Cd6H6O18P6 come from?
Cd6H6O18P6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct member of the broader family of cadmium phosphates, this compound serves as a critical reference point for understanding the structural diversity of metal-hydrogen-phosphate systems. It occupies a unique position in the landscape of inorganic materials, offering a stable baseline for future comparative studies within its chemical class.

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

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