Cl16H24O12Sn4

Cl16H24O12Sn4 is a complex tin-based insulating compound that is considered thermodynamically accessible for synthesis.

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Crystal structure of Cl16H24O12Sn4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cl16H24O12Sn4

Cl16H24O12Sn4 is a complex inorganic-organic hybrid compound containing tin, chlorine, hydrogen, and oxygen. As a wide-gap insulating material, it exhibits electronic properties characteristic of dielectric substances, making it a subject of interest for structural and chemical research.

Its thermodynamic stability places it near the convex hull, suggesting it is a viable candidate for synthesis and experimental characterization. The existence of multiple reported structures highlights its structural versatility and potential for diverse coordination environments in the solid state.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cl16H24O12Sn4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.41 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.002 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

4
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Cl16H24O12Sn4 is used.

Materials science researchStructural chemistry studiesPrecursor development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cl16H24O12Sn4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cl16H24O12Sn4?

Cl16H24O12Sn4 is a complex tin-based insulating compound that is considered thermodynamically accessible for synthesis.

More questions
What is Cl16H24O12Sn4 used for?
Cl16H24O12Sn4 is used in materials science research, structural chemistry studies, and precursor development.
What is the band gap of Cl16H24O12Sn4?
Cl16H24O12Sn4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.41 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is Cl16H24O12Sn4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.41 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Cl16H24O12Sn4 thermodynamically stable?
Cl16H24O12Sn4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.002 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Cl16H24O12Sn4 are known?
4 structures of Cl16H24O12Sn4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Cl16H24O12Sn4 contain?
Cl16H24O12Sn4 contains Cl, H, O, and Sn (4 elements).
Where does the data for Cl16H24O12Sn4 come from?
Cl16H24O12Sn4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique compound within its chemical grouping, Cl16H24O12Sn4 serves as a representative example of how tin-based molecular frameworks can achieve stable, insulating configurations. It provides a baseline for understanding the structural complexity of similar organometallic clusters.

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

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