CrAgO2

CrAgO2 is a stable, semiconducting ternary oxide used primarily in catalytic research and materials science applications.

Crystal structure of CrAgO2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About CrAgO2

CrAgO2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting oxide that belongs to the broader class of spinel-related materials. Its position on the convex hull indicates high structural integrity, making it a robust candidate for research in complex catalytic systems where stability under reaction conditions is paramount. The material is characterized by a well-defined electronic structure that facilitates its use in specialized catalytic applications. Its structural versatility is highlighted by the significant number of reported configurations across major materials databases, reflecting its importance in modern solid-state chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for CrAgO2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.17–1.66 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

14
3 databases, 3 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting CrAgO2.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Uses

Applications

Where CrAgO2 is used.

Chemical catalysisSemiconductor researchMaterials science development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CrAgO2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is CrAgO2?

CrAgO2 is a stable, semiconducting ternary oxide used primarily in catalytic research and materials science applications.

More questions
What is CrAgO2 used for?
CrAgO2 is used in chemical catalysis, semiconductor research, and materials science development.
What is the band gap of CrAgO2?
CrAgO2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.17–1.66 eV across 14 reported structures.
Is CrAgO2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.66 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is CrAgO2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — CrAgO2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of CrAgO2 are known?
14 structures of CrAgO2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
How is CrAgO2 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for CrAgO2 include sol gel.
What elements does CrAgO2 contain?
CrAgO2 contains Ag, Cr, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for CrAgO2 come from?
CrAgO2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the spinel oxide catalysts class.

Unlike simpler binary oxides such as ZnO or NiO, CrAgO2 offers a more complex ternary framework that allows for tunable electronic properties. While it shares the spinel-related classification with materials like MgAl2O4, its semiconducting nature and specific elemental composition distinguish it from the insulating behavior of many conventional spinel oxides, positioning it as a unique functional material for targeted catalytic processes.

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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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