Cl4Cu4O10Te4

Cl4Cu4O10Te4 is a complex, near-zero-gap semimetallic compound containing copper, tellurium, oxygen, and chlorine.

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Crystal structure of Cl4Cu4O10Te4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cl4Cu4O10Te4

Cl4Cu4O10Te4 is a complex quaternary compound composed of chlorine, copper, oxygen, and tellurium. Its electronic structure is characterized as a near-zero-gap semimetal, placing it in a unique position between insulating oxides and conductive metallic phases.

This material is considered thermodynamically near the convex hull, suggesting it is a viable target for experimental synthesis. Its structural complexity and electronic properties make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating novel inorganic frameworks with potential for tunable electronic behavior.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cl4Cu4O10Te4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.07 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.009 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Cl4Cu4O10Te4 is used.

Fundamental materials researchSolid-state chemistry studiesExploratory electronic materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cl4Cu4O10Te4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cl4Cu4O10Te4?

Cl4Cu4O10Te4 is a complex, near-zero-gap semimetallic compound containing copper, tellurium, oxygen, and chlorine.

More questions
What is Cl4Cu4O10Te4 used for?
Cl4Cu4O10Te4 is used in fundamental materials research, solid-state chemistry studies, and exploratory electronic materials development.
What is the band gap of Cl4Cu4O10Te4?
Cl4Cu4O10Te4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.07 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is Cl4Cu4O10Te4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a near-zero band gap it behaves as a (semi)metal.
Is Cl4Cu4O10Te4 thermodynamically stable?
Cl4Cu4O10Te4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.009 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Cl4Cu4O10Te4 are known?
4 structures of Cl4Cu4O10Te4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Cl4Cu4O10Te4 contain?
Cl4Cu4O10Te4 contains Cl, Cu, O, and Te (4 elements).
Where does the data for Cl4Cu4O10Te4 come from?
Cl4Cu4O10Te4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique quaternary phase, this compound represents a specialized niche in inorganic chemistry where the interplay between tellurium-based anionic frameworks and copper-chlorine coordination creates distinct electronic signatures. It serves as a structural reference point for exploring the stability limits of copper-tellurate systems.

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

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