Cr2O8Tb2
Cr2O8Tb2 is a stable, semiconducting oxide material utilized in catalytic research.
About Cr2O8Tb2
Cr2O8Tb2 is a semiconducting oxide that holds a significant position within the family of spinel-related materials. Its presence on the thermodynamic convex hull indicates high structural stability, making it a robust candidate for research in complex catalytic environments.
As a multi-element oxide, this compound leverages the electronic properties of chromium and terbium to facilitate surface reactions. It is primarily investigated for its potential to serve as a durable catalyst in industrial chemical processes where semiconducting behavior is required.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Cr2O8Tb2, 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 Cr2O8Tb2 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cr2O8Tb2, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Cr2O8Tb2?
Cr2O8Tb2 is a stable, semiconducting oxide material utilized in catalytic research.
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How It Compares
Within the spinel oxide catalysts class.
Unlike simpler binary oxides such as NiO or ZnO, Cr2O8Tb2 features a more complex structural arrangement that allows for greater tuning of its catalytic activity. While it shares the spinel-related classification with materials like MgAl2O4, its unique transition metal and rare-earth composition provides a distinct electronic profile compared to the perovskite-structured members of this class, such as LaMnO3 or LaAlO3.
Related Compounds
Other Spinel Oxide Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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