CrNO2

CrNO2 is a semiconducting transition metal nitroxide that belongs to the broader class of spinel oxide catalysts.

Overview

About CrNO2

CrNO2 is a semiconducting material categorized within the spinel oxide catalyst family. Its electronic structure suggests potential utility in specialized catalytic processes where moderate charge transport is required for surface reactions. Due to its position above the thermodynamic hull, it is considered a metastable phase. This metastability makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating synthetic pathways to stabilize complex transition metal nitroxides.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for CrNO2, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

0.06–0.58 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.820 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
3 DFT sources

Structures

9
4 databases, 5 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where CrNO2 is used.

Catalytic researchMaterials science studiesSemiconductor development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CrNO2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is CrNO2?

CrNO2 is a semiconducting transition metal nitroxide that belongs to the broader class of spinel oxide catalysts.

More questions
What is CrNO2 used for?
CrNO2 is used in catalytic research, materials science studies, and semiconductor development.
What is the band gap of CrNO2?
CrNO2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.06–0.58 eV across 9 reported structures.
Is CrNO2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.58 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is CrNO2 thermodynamically stable?
CrNO2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.820 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of CrNO2 are known?
9 structures of CrNO2 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 5 distinct space groups.
What elements does CrNO2 contain?
CrNO2 contains Cr, N, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for CrNO2 come from?
CrNO2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the spinel oxide catalysts class.

Unlike the highly stable and widely utilized binary oxides such as NiO, ZnO, and Al2O3, CrNO2 represents a more complex and less stable member of the oxide catalyst landscape. While perovskite-structured compounds like LaMnO3 and LaNiO3 are frequently employed for their robust catalytic activity, CrNO2 offers a distinct structural profile that requires careful synthesis to maintain its specific semiconducting characteristics.

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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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