Ce2Cl6H28O14

Ce2Cl6H28O14 is a semiconducting hydrated cerium chloride complex that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized in a laboratory setting.

CeClHO
Crystal structure of Ce2Cl6H28O14
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ce2Cl6H28O14

Ce2Cl6H28O14 is a complex hydrated cerium chloride compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. Its structure incorporates significant water content, which influences its chemical behavior and potential reactivity in coordination chemistry environments.

As a near-hull material, this compound is considered a viable candidate for experimental synthesis. Its existence within structural databases highlights its importance for researchers exploring the coordination chemistry of rare-earth halides and their hydrated derivatives.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ce2Cl6H28O14, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.02–0.33 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.011 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

6
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Ce2Cl6H28O14 is used.

Chemical synthesis researchCoordination chemistry studiesRare-earth material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ce2Cl6H28O14, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ce2Cl6H28O14?

Ce2Cl6H28O14 is a semiconducting hydrated cerium chloride complex that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized in a laboratory setting.

More questions
What is Ce2Cl6H28O14 used for?
Ce2Cl6H28O14 is used in chemical synthesis research, coordination chemistry studies, and rare-earth material development.
What is the band gap of Ce2Cl6H28O14?
Ce2Cl6H28O14 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.02–0.33 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is Ce2Cl6H28O14 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.33 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ce2Cl6H28O14 thermodynamically stable?
Ce2Cl6H28O14 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.011 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Ce2Cl6H28O14 are known?
6 structures of Ce2Cl6H28O14 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does Ce2Cl6H28O14 contain?
Ce2Cl6H28O14 contains Ce, Cl, H, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for Ce2Cl6H28O14 come from?
Ce2Cl6H28O14 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique hydrated halide complex, this compound serves as a distinct example of cerium-based coordination chemistry, representing a specialized structural arrangement within the broader family of rare-earth chloride hydrates.

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

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