CdNO4

CdNO4 is a semiconducting oxide compound that is currently being studied for its electronic properties despite being thermodynamically unstable.

Crystal structure of CdNO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About CdNO4

CdNO4 is a complex inorganic compound categorized within the family of transparent conducting oxides. As a semiconducting material, it represents a unique intersection of cadmium, nitrogen, and oxygen chemistry, drawing interest for its potential role in optoelectronic applications.

Despite its classification, the compound is characterized by its position above the thermodynamic hull, suggesting it is likely unstable under standard conditions. Its structural behavior is documented across several databases, reflecting ongoing research into its synthesis and potential utility in specialized electronic devices.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for CdNO4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.04–1.87 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.152 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where CdNO4 is used.

Optoelectronic researchSemiconductor materials science
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CdNO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is CdNO4?

CdNO4 is a semiconducting oxide compound that is currently being studied for its electronic properties despite being thermodynamically unstable.

More questions
What is CdNO4 used for?
CdNO4 is used in optoelectronic research and semiconductor materials science.
What is the band gap of CdNO4?
CdNO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.04–1.87 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is CdNO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.87 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is CdNO4 thermodynamically stable?
CdNO4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.152 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of CdNO4 are known?
6 structures of CdNO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does CdNO4 contain?
CdNO4 contains Cd, N, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for CdNO4 come from?
CdNO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the transparent conducting oxides class.

Unlike well-established, highly stable transparent conducting oxides such as ZnO or BaSnO3, CdNO4 exists in a metastable state that complicates its practical implementation. While materials like ZnGa2O4 and ZnCr2O4 are frequently utilized for their robust electronic properties, CdNO4 remains a subject of fundamental investigation due to its distinct chemical composition and thermodynamic challenges.

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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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