Co6O5F7
Co6O5F7 is a semiconducting cobalt oxyfluoride investigated for its potential role as an oxygen-evolution catalyst.
About Co6O5F7
Co6O5F7 is a complex cobalt-based oxyfluoride that functions as a semiconducting material. Its unique composition of oxygen and fluorine anions coordinated with cobalt cations positions it as an intriguing candidate for catalytic research, particularly in the context of oxygen-evolution processes.
While the compound is currently categorized as thermodynamically unstable relative to its constituent phases, its structural diversity is highlighted by numerous reported configurations. This structural variety suggests that under specific synthetic conditions, such materials can offer distinct surface active sites for electrochemical applications.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Co6O5F7, aggregated across 2 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where Co6O5F7 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Co6O5F7, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Co6O5F7?
Co6O5F7 is a semiconducting cobalt oxyfluoride investigated for its potential role as an oxygen-evolution catalyst.
What is Co6O5F7 used for?
What is the band gap of Co6O5F7?
Is Co6O5F7 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is Co6O5F7 thermodynamically stable?
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How It Compares
Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.
Within the broader class of oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts, Co6O5F7 represents a more exotic, anion-mixed alternative to standard transition metal oxides like NiO or LiCoO2. Unlike the highly stable and widely utilized LiCoO2, this oxyfluoride exists in a metastable state, offering a different electronic landscape that may provide unique pathways for catalytic activity compared to more conventional perovskites like LaMnO3.
Related Compounds
Other Oxide Oxygen-Evolution Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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