Co2O6Sc2

Co2O6Sc2 is a semiconducting cobalt-scandium oxide used primarily in research to study oxygen-evolution catalysis and structural metastability.

Crystal structure of Co2O6Sc2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Co2O6Sc2

Co2O6Sc2 is a semiconducting oxide that functions within the broader category of oxygen-evolution catalysts. Its metastable nature makes it a subject of significant interest for researchers aiming to understand phase stability and catalytic activity in complex transition metal oxide systems.

Due to its distinct structural arrangement, this compound serves as a valuable model for exploring electronic properties in oxygen-evolving materials. It is primarily utilized in fundamental materials science research to evaluate how specific cobalt-scandium oxide configurations influence catalytic performance.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Co2O6Sc2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.79–0.90 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.069 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

15
3 databases, 8 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Co2O6Sc2 is used.

Oxygen-evolution catalysis researchFundamental materials science studiesElectronic property characterization
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Co2O6Sc2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Co2O6Sc2?

Co2O6Sc2 is a semiconducting cobalt-scandium oxide used primarily in research to study oxygen-evolution catalysis and structural metastability.

More questions
What is Co2O6Sc2 used for?
Co2O6Sc2 is used in oxygen-evolution catalysis research, fundamental materials science studies, and electronic property characterization.
What is the band gap of Co2O6Sc2?
Co2O6Sc2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.79–0.90 eV across 15 reported structures.
Is Co2O6Sc2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.90 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Co2O6Sc2 thermodynamically stable?
Co2O6Sc2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.069 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of Co2O6Sc2 are known?
15 structures of Co2O6Sc2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 8 distinct space groups.
What elements does Co2O6Sc2 contain?
Co2O6Sc2 contains Co, O, and Sc (3 elements).
Where does the data for Co2O6Sc2 come from?
Co2O6Sc2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Within the diverse class of oxygen-evolution catalysts, Co2O6Sc2 occupies a niche position compared to more conventional materials like LiCoO2 or LaMnO3. While many of its siblings are well-established, commercially utilized battery cathodes or perovskite catalysts, Co2O6Sc2 is distinguished by its metastable character and structural complexity, providing a unique experimental reference point against the more thermodynamically robust members of the group.

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Related Compounds

Other Oxide Oxygen-Evolution Catalysts in the database.

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

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