Cl2Er2Mo2O8

Cl2Er2Mo2O8 is a stable, semiconducting oxychloride molybdate compound characterized by its specific arrangement of rare-earth and transition metal elements.

ClErMoO
Crystal structure of Cl2Er2Mo2O8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cl2Er2Mo2O8

Cl2Er2Mo2O8 is a complex inorganic compound featuring a unique arrangement of erbium, molybdenum, chlorine, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically stable phase, it represents a robust structural configuration that sits on the convex hull, indicating significant chemical stability under standard conditions. Its semiconducting electronic character suggests potential utility in optoelectronic or sensing applications where controlled charge transport is required. The material is currently documented across multiple structural databases, highlighting its interest within the scientific community for further characterization. Its composition bridges the gap between halide chemistry and transition metal oxides, offering a versatile platform for exploring new electronic properties.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cl2Er2Mo2O8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.71 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Cl2Er2Mo2O8 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state material developmentOptoelectronic device exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cl2Er2Mo2O8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cl2Er2Mo2O8?

Cl2Er2Mo2O8 is a stable, semiconducting oxychloride molybdate compound characterized by its specific arrangement of rare-earth and transition metal elements.

More questions
What is Cl2Er2Mo2O8 used for?
Cl2Er2Mo2O8 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state material development, and optoelectronic device exploration.
What is the band gap of Cl2Er2Mo2O8?
Cl2Er2Mo2O8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.71 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Cl2Er2Mo2O8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.71 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cl2Er2Mo2O8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cl2Er2Mo2O8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Cl2Er2Mo2O8 are known?
3 structures of Cl2Er2Mo2O8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Cl2Er2Mo2O8 contain?
Cl2Er2Mo2O8 contains Cl, Er, Mo, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for Cl2Er2Mo2O8 come from?
Cl2Er2Mo2O8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a specialized oxychloride molybdate, this compound occupies a distinct niche in solid-state chemistry. While it lacks direct structural siblings in this specific dataset, its stability and semiconducting nature position it as a noteworthy candidate for researchers investigating complex multi-anion systems that deviate from traditional oxide or halide frameworks.

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

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