Cr2O8Yb2

Cr2O8Yb2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting spinel oxide used in material research for its catalytic potential.

Crystal structure of Cr2O8Yb2 (tetragonal, I41/amd (No. 141))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cr2O8Yb2

Cr2O8Yb2 is a semiconducting spinel oxide that occupies a stable position on the convex hull, indicating robust thermodynamic favorability. This stability makes it a compelling subject for materials research, particularly in the context of advanced catalytic systems where structural integrity under operational conditions is paramount.

As a member of the spinel oxide family, this compound leverages its electronic character to facilitate surface-mediated reactions. Its presence in multiple structural databases highlights its significance as a well-characterized material with potential for specialized chemical processing and energy-related applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cr2O8Yb2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.33 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for Cr2O8Yb2, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
I41/amd (No. 141)tetragonal2.330.0000-15.4476.37
5.90
5.90
I41/amd (No. 141)
I41/amd (No. 141)
Uses

Applications

Where Cr2O8Yb2 is used.

Catalytic oxidation processesSemiconductor researchAdvanced material synthesis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cr2O8Yb2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cr2O8Yb2?

Cr2O8Yb2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting spinel oxide used in material research for its catalytic potential.

More questions
What is Cr2O8Yb2 used for?
Cr2O8Yb2 is used in catalytic oxidation processes, semiconductor research, and advanced material synthesis.
What is the band gap of Cr2O8Yb2?
Cr2O8Yb2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.33 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Cr2O8Yb2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.33 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cr2O8Yb2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cr2O8Yb2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of Cr2O8Yb2?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of Cr2O8Yb2 is tetragonal symmetry, space group I41/amd (No. 141).
What is the density of Cr2O8Yb2?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Cr2O8Yb2 is 6.37 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of Cr2O8Yb2 are known?
5 structures of Cr2O8Yb2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Cr2O8Yb2 contain?
Cr2O8Yb2 contains Cr, O, and Yb (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cr2O8Yb2 come from?
Cr2O8Yb2 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, omat24, aflow.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the spinel oxide catalysts class.

Unlike the simple binary oxides such as ZnO or NiO, Cr2O8Yb2 features a more complex ternary structure that allows for greater tuning of its semiconducting properties. While materials like MgAl2O4 serve as classic structural benchmarks for the spinel class, Cr2O8Yb2 provides a distinct chemical environment that bridges the gap between simple insulating oxides and more intricate transition metal-based perovskites like LaMnO3.

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Related Compounds

Other Spinel Oxide Catalysts in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • omat24 — Data from OMat24 (Meta FAIR). Cite: Barroso-Luque et al., arXiv 2410.12771 (2024).
  • aflow — Data from AFLOW. Cite: Curtarolo et al., Comp. Mater. Sci. 58, 218 (2012).

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