Cl2Ho2Mo2O8

Cl2Ho2Mo2O8 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting crystalline compound containing holmium, molybdenum, oxygen, and chlorine.

ClHoMoO
Crystal structure of Cl2Ho2Mo2O8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cl2Ho2Mo2O8

Cl2Ho2Mo2O8 is a complex oxychloride featuring holmium and molybdenum, characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline arrangement within its chemical system.

This material is of interest for researchers investigating the interplay between rare-earth elements and transition metal oxides in halide-containing lattices. Its stability suggests potential for synthesis and integration into functional solid-state devices.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cl2Ho2Mo2O8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.72 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 Cl2Ho2Mo2O8 is used.

Solid-state researchMaterials science explorationCrystallographic studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cl2Ho2Mo2O8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cl2Ho2Mo2O8?

Cl2Ho2Mo2O8 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting crystalline compound containing holmium, molybdenum, oxygen, and chlorine.

More questions
What is Cl2Ho2Mo2O8 used for?
Cl2Ho2Mo2O8 is used in solid-state research, materials science exploration, and crystallographic studies.
What is the band gap of Cl2Ho2Mo2O8?
Cl2Ho2Mo2O8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.72 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Cl2Ho2Mo2O8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.72 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cl2Ho2Mo2O8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cl2Ho2Mo2O8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Cl2Ho2Mo2O8 are known?
3 structures of Cl2Ho2Mo2O8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Cl2Ho2Mo2O8 contain?
Cl2Ho2Mo2O8 contains Cl, Ho, Mo, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for Cl2Ho2Mo2O8 come from?
Cl2Ho2Mo2O8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique oxychloride, this compound occupies a distinct niche in solid-state chemistry, serving as a stable reference point for exploring the structural diversity of holmium-molybdenum-based materials.

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

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