Cr2Ho2O8
Cr2Ho2O8 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting spinel-type oxide used in advanced catalytic applications.
About Cr2Ho2O8
Cr2Ho2O8 is a complex oxide belonging to the spinel-related family, characterized by its robust thermodynamic stability on the convex hull. As a semiconducting material, it offers unique electronic properties that make it a compelling candidate for catalytic applications where charge transport and surface reactivity are critical.
This compound is part of a diverse group of oxide materials known for their structural versatility and catalytic potential. Its composition, incorporating holmium and chromium, allows for distinct interactions in chemical processes, positioning it as a specialized material in the broader landscape of functional spinel oxides.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Cr2Ho2O8, aggregated across 3 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 Cr2Ho2O8 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cr2Ho2O8, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Cr2Ho2O8?
Cr2Ho2O8 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting spinel-type oxide used in advanced catalytic applications.
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How It Compares
Within the spinel oxide catalysts class.
Within the diverse class of spinel and related oxide catalysts, Cr2Ho2O8 serves as a specialized counterpart to more common systems like MgAl2O4 or simple binary oxides such as NiO and ZnO. While materials like LaMnO3 are frequently studied for their complex perovskite-based catalytic behavior, Cr2Ho2O8 provides a distinct structural and electronic profile that complements these more traditional oxides in targeted catalytic research.
Related Compounds
Other Spinel Oxide Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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