Cr2CuO4

Cr2CuO4 is a semimetallic spinel oxide catalyst that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized for advanced material applications.

Crystal structure of Cr2CuO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cr2CuO4

Cr2CuO4 is a complex spinel oxide catalyst characterized by its near-semimetallic electronic structure. Its position near the thermodynamic stability hull suggests it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis and structural characterization in catalytic research.

As a member of the spinel oxide family, this compound is studied for its potential to facilitate chemical transformations. Its unique electronic nature makes it an interesting subject for exploring charge transfer processes in catalytic applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cr2CuO4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.10 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.022 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

14
3 databases, 4 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting Cr2CuO4.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Uses

Applications

Where Cr2CuO4 is used.

Heterogeneous catalysisChemical synthesisMaterials science research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cr2CuO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cr2CuO4?

Cr2CuO4 is a semimetallic spinel oxide catalyst that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized for advanced material applications.

More questions
What is Cr2CuO4 used for?
Cr2CuO4 is used in heterogeneous catalysis, chemical synthesis, and materials science research.
What is the band gap of Cr2CuO4?
Cr2CuO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.10 eV across 14 reported structures.
Is Cr2CuO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a near-zero band gap it behaves as a (semi)metal.
Is Cr2CuO4 thermodynamically stable?
Cr2CuO4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.022 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Cr2CuO4 are known?
14 structures of Cr2CuO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
How is Cr2CuO4 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for Cr2CuO4 include sol gel, solid state (10 procedures documented).
What elements does Cr2CuO4 contain?
Cr2CuO4 contains Cr, Cu, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cr2CuO4 come from?
Cr2CuO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the spinel oxide catalysts class.

Within the diverse landscape of spinel and transition metal oxides, Cr2CuO4 occupies a distinct niche compared to simpler binary oxides like CuO or ZnO. While materials such as LaMnO3 or LaNiO3 are often highlighted for their perovskite-based catalytic activity, Cr2CuO4 offers a different structural framework that may provide unique active sites for surface reactions.

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Related Compounds

Other Spinel Oxide Catalysts in the database.

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

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