Cu1O2Pr1

Praseodymium cuprate · PrCuO2

Praseodymium cuprate is a stable, semiconducting oxide material primarily employed in catalytic research and specialized chemical applications.

Crystal structure of Cu1O2Pr1
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Praseodymium cuprate

Praseodymium cuprate is a distinct semiconducting oxide that holds a stable position on the thermodynamic convex hull. Its unique electronic structure makes it a compelling candidate for catalytic processes where precise control over surface reactivity is required.

As a member of the spinel-related oxide family, this compound is primarily utilized in academic and industrial research settings. Its structural integrity and semiconducting nature allow it to function effectively in specialized catalytic environments where stability is a critical performance metric.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

2.36 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

5
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Praseodymium cuprate is used.

Catalytic researchChemical synthesisMaterials science development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Praseodymium cuprate, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cu1O2Pr1?

Praseodymium cuprate is a stable, semiconducting oxide material primarily employed in catalytic research and specialized chemical applications.

More questions
What is Cu1O2Pr1 used for?
Praseodymium cuprate (Cu1O2Pr1) is used in catalytic research, chemical synthesis, and materials science development.
What is the band gap of Cu1O2Pr1?
Praseodymium cuprate (Cu1O2Pr1) has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.36 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Cu1O2Pr1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.36 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cu1O2Pr1 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Praseodymium cuprate (Cu1O2Pr1) sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Cu1O2Pr1 are known?
5 structures of Cu1O2Pr1 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does Cu1O2Pr1 contain?
Praseodymium cuprate (Cu1O2Pr1) contains Cu, O, and Pr (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cu1O2Pr1 come from?
Cu1O2Pr1 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the spinel oxide catalysts class.

Compared to simple binary oxides like CuO or ZnO, praseodymium cuprate offers a more complex structural framework that influences its catalytic behavior. While traditional spinels like MgAl2O4 are often studied for their robust mechanical properties, this praseodymium-based variant provides a unique electronic landscape that differentiates it from perovskite-structured siblings such as LaMnO3 or LaAlO3.

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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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