Cl4H4O12Pb12

Cl4H4O12Pb12 is a stable, semiconducting lead-based compound composed of chlorine, hydrogen, and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of Cl4H4O12Pb12 (orthorhombic, Pmc21 (No. 26))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cl4H4O12Pb12

Cl4H4O12Pb12 is a complex lead-based inorganic compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a material that sits on the thermodynamic convex hull, it exhibits notable structural stability, making it a subject of interest for researchers investigating advanced solid-state chemistry.

Its unique composition of chlorine, hydrogen, oxygen, and lead suggests potential roles in specialized electronic or optical applications. While it remains a niche material within its structural class, its stable configuration provides a reliable foundation for further experimental and computational study.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cl4H4O12Pb12, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

2.14 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

2
2 databases, 1 space group
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for Cl4H4O12Pb12, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
Pmc21 (No. 26)orthorhombic2.140.0005-5.3827.24
Pmc21 (No. 26)
Uses

Applications

Where Cl4H4O12Pb12 is used.

Solid-state electronics researchMaterials science characterizationAdvanced inorganic synthesis
Intellectual Property

Patent Landscape

3 patents reference Cl4H4O12Pb12 or close compositional variants.

PatentTitleAssigneeGranted
8248032Charging system for prioritizing load consumption in a notebook computer
8263193Vacuum treatment method
8268035Process for producing refractory metal alloy powders
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cl4H4O12Pb12, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cl4H4O12Pb12?

Cl4H4O12Pb12 is a stable, semiconducting lead-based compound composed of chlorine, hydrogen, and oxygen.

More questions
What is Cl4H4O12Pb12 used for?
Cl4H4O12Pb12 is used in solid-state electronics research, materials science characterization, and advanced inorganic synthesis.
What is the band gap of Cl4H4O12Pb12?
Cl4H4O12Pb12 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.14 eV across 2 reported structures.
Is Cl4H4O12Pb12 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.14 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cl4H4O12Pb12 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cl4H4O12Pb12 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of Cl4H4O12Pb12?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of Cl4H4O12Pb12 is orthorhombic symmetry, space group Pmc21 (No. 26).
What is the density of Cl4H4O12Pb12?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Cl4H4O12Pb12 is 7.24 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of Cl4H4O12Pb12 are known?
2 structures of Cl4H4O12Pb12 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Cl4H4O12Pb12 contain?
Cl4H4O12Pb12 contains Cl, H, O, and Pb (4 elements).
Where does the data for Cl4H4O12Pb12 come from?
Cl4H4O12Pb12 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, aflow.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct lead-based framework, this compound represents a unique structural arrangement within the broader landscape of complex inorganic lead salts. It serves as a specialized example of how balancing anionic components with heavy metal cations can yield thermodynamically stable, semiconducting architectures.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • aflow — Data from AFLOW. Cite: Curtarolo et al., Comp. Mater. Sci. 58, 218 (2012).

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