CrOF

CrOF is a semiconducting oxyfluoride material that serves as a promising candidate for specialized catalytic applications due to its unique chemical composition.

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

About CrOF

CrOF is a semiconducting oxyfluoride that occupies a unique position within the broader family of spinel oxide catalysts. Its composition, incorporating both oxygen and fluorine, allows for distinct electronic tuning compared to traditional oxide-only systems, making it an intriguing candidate for advanced catalytic research.

As a material identified as being near-hull, CrOF is considered a likely candidate for experimental synthesis. Its presence across multiple structural databases highlights its significance as a subject of computational interest for researchers aiming to expand the functional diversity of transition metal-based catalytic materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

0.47–2.70 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.014 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

37
3 databases, 9 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where CrOF is used.

Catalytic researchAdvanced materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is CrOF?

CrOF is a semiconducting oxyfluoride material that serves as a promising candidate for specialized catalytic applications due to its unique chemical composition.

More questions
What is CrOF used for?
CrOF is used in catalytic research and advanced materials development.
What is the band gap of CrOF?
CrOF has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.47–2.70 eV across 37 reported structures.
Is CrOF a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.70 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is CrOF thermodynamically stable?
CrOF has a lowest energy above hull of 0.014 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of CrOF are known?
37 structures of CrOF are reported across 3 databases, spanning 9 distinct space groups.
What elements does CrOF contain?
CrOF contains Cr, F, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for CrOF come from?
CrOF data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the spinel oxide catalysts class.

Unlike standard binary oxides such as NiO or ZnO, which are widely utilized for their well-characterized electronic properties, CrOF introduces the complexity of an oxyfluoride framework. While complex oxides like LaMnO3 or MgAl2O4 are staples in catalytic applications, CrOF represents a more specialized, emerging member of the class that bridges the gap between simple oxides and more intricate structural motifs.

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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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