CrHO2

Chromium(III) oxyhydroxide · Chromic oxyhydroxide

CrHO2 is a stable, insulating chromium oxyhydroxide compound characterized by a high degree of structural diversity.

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Crystal structure of CrHO2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Chromium(III) oxyhydroxide

CrHO2 is a thermodynamically stable inorganic compound that exists as a wide-gap insulator. Its structural complexity is highlighted by the numerous reported configurations found across major materials databases, reflecting its versatility in solid-state chemistry. This material serves as a fundamental building block in the study of chromium-based oxides and hydroxides. Its insulating electronic character and stable nature make it a significant subject for researchers investigating phase transitions and structural diversity in transition metal systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Chromium(III) oxyhydroxide, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

0.98–3.16 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

23
4 databases, 5 space groups
Validation

Cross-Source DFT Agreement

How well independent DFT databases agree on the thermodynamics of CrHO2. Tight agreement means computed properties can be trusted without re-running calculations.

Agreement Score

1.00 / 1.00
Trust tier: medium

Hull Spread

0.000 eV
EAH spread across sources

Sources Compared

2
jarvis, materials_project

Space Group Consensus

All match
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting CrHO2.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where Chromium(III) oxyhydroxide is used.

Catalysis researchPigment developmentInorganic materials synthesis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Chromium(III) oxyhydroxide, answered from cross-validated data.

What is CrHO2?

CrHO2 is a stable, insulating chromium oxyhydroxide compound characterized by a high degree of structural diversity.

More questions
What is CrHO2 used for?
Chromium(III) oxyhydroxide (CrHO2) is used in catalysis research, pigment development, and inorganic materials synthesis.
What is the band gap of CrHO2?
Chromium(III) oxyhydroxide (CrHO2) has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.98–3.16 eV across 23 reported structures.
Is CrHO2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.16 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is CrHO2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Chromium(III) oxyhydroxide (CrHO2) sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of CrHO2 are known?
23 structures of CrHO2 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 5 distinct space groups.
How is CrHO2 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for CrHO2 include solid state.
What elements does CrHO2 contain?
Chromium(III) oxyhydroxide (CrHO2) contains Cr, H, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for CrHO2 come from?
CrHO2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct chromium oxyhydroxide, CrHO2 occupies a unique position in inorganic chemistry. While it shares chemical elements with various chromium oxides, its specific stoichiometry and structural stability distinguish it as a standalone material of interest for fundamental materials science exploration.

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

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