CdH4O5S2

CdH4O5S2 is a metastable, wide-band-gap insulating compound composed of cadmium, hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

CdHOS
Crystal structure of CdH4O5S2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About CdH4O5S2

CdH4O5S2 is a complex inorganic compound characterized by its insulating, wide-band-gap electronic structure. As a metastable phase, it represents a specific configuration of cadmium, sulfur, oxygen, and hydrogen atoms that offers unique structural insights for researchers studying inorganic synthesis.

Its significance lies in its distinct atomic arrangement, which provides a specialized platform for investigating the behavior of metastable materials. While its practical utility is still being evaluated, its insulating nature makes it a subject of interest for fundamental studies in solid-state chemistry and materials design.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for CdH4O5S2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.32 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.088 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
1 DFT source

Structures

3
3 databases, 2 space groups
Validation

Cross-Source DFT Agreement

How well independent DFT databases agree on the thermodynamics of CdH4O5S2. Tight agreement means computed properties can be trusted without re-running calculations.

Agreement Score

1.00 / 1.00
Trust tier: medium

Hull Spread

0.000 eV
EAH spread across sources

Sources Compared

2
materials_project, nomad

Space Group Consensus

All match
Uses

Applications

Where CdH4O5S2 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchFundamental materials science studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CdH4O5S2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is CdH4O5S2?

CdH4O5S2 is a metastable, wide-band-gap insulating compound composed of cadmium, hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

More questions
What is CdH4O5S2 used for?
CdH4O5S2 is used in solid-state chemistry research and fundamental materials science studies.
What is the band gap of CdH4O5S2?
CdH4O5S2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.32 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is CdH4O5S2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.32 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is CdH4O5S2 thermodynamically stable?
CdH4O5S2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.088 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of CdH4O5S2 are known?
3 structures of CdH4O5S2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does CdH4O5S2 contain?
CdH4O5S2 contains Cd, H, O, and S (4 elements).
Where does the data for CdH4O5S2 come from?
CdH4O5S2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic compound, CdH4O5S2 occupies a specialized niche within the broader landscape of cadmium-based salts and hydrated sulfates. Unlike more common, thermodynamically stable phases, this material provides a distinct structural profile that allows researchers to probe the limits of stability and electronic behavior in complex hydrated systems.

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

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