Cl8Cs12O2

Cl8Cs12O2 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound composed of cesium, chlorine, and oxygen.

ClCsO
Crystal structure of Cl8Cs12O2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cl8Cs12O2

Cl8Cs12O2 is a complex inorganic compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural configuration that has been identified across multiple independent material databases.

This compound is of significant interest to researchers studying specialized halide-oxide systems. Its stable crystalline arrangement makes it a valuable subject for investigating the fundamental electronic behaviors and structural motifs inherent in complex cesium-based ionic materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cl8Cs12O2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.99 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Cl8Cs12O2 is used.

Solid-state materials researchFundamental crystallographic studiesElectronic property characterization
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cl8Cs12O2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cl8Cs12O2?

Cl8Cs12O2 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound composed of cesium, chlorine, and oxygen.

More questions
What is Cl8Cs12O2 used for?
Cl8Cs12O2 is used in solid-state materials research, fundamental crystallographic studies, and electronic property characterization.
What is the band gap of Cl8Cs12O2?
Cl8Cs12O2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.99 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is Cl8Cs12O2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.99 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cl8Cs12O2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cl8Cs12O2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Cl8Cs12O2 are known?
4 structures of Cl8Cs12O2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Cl8Cs12O2 contain?
Cl8Cs12O2 contains Cl, Cs, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cl8Cs12O2 come from?
Cl8Cs12O2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique entry in its structural category, Cl8Cs12O2 serves as a foundational reference point for understanding the stability and electronic properties of mixed-anion cesium compounds. Unlike more common binary salts, this material demonstrates a sophisticated lattice architecture that highlights the diverse bonding possibilities within its specific chemical system.

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

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