Cu2H12O14S2

Cu2H12O14S2 is a semiconducting copper-sulfur-oxygen compound that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized for research applications.

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Crystal structure of Cu2H12O14S2 (monoclinic, Cc (No. 9))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cu2H12O14S2

Cu2H12O14S2 is a complex copper-based compound that exhibits semiconducting electronic properties. Its structural arrangement suggests a specific chemical environment that influences its potential for integration into functional electronic systems.

As a near-hull material, this compound is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis. Its existence within reported structural databases highlights its relevance for researchers investigating stable, semiconducting inorganic phases.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cu2H12O14S2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.78 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.005 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

5
3 databases, 2 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for Cu2H12O14S2, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
Cc (No. 9)monoclinic0.740.0053-5.5932.59
Cc (No. 9)monoclinic0.780.0064-5.5922.60
No. 0unknown0.67
Cc (No. 9)
Cc (No. 9)
Uses

Applications

Where Cu2H12O14S2 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationSolid-state chemistry development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cu2H12O14S2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cu2H12O14S2?

Cu2H12O14S2 is a semiconducting copper-sulfur-oxygen compound that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized for research applications.

More questions
What is Cu2H12O14S2 used for?
Cu2H12O14S2 is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and solid-state chemistry development.
What is the band gap of Cu2H12O14S2?
Cu2H12O14S2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.78 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Cu2H12O14S2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.78 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cu2H12O14S2 thermodynamically stable?
Cu2H12O14S2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.005 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
What is the crystal structure of Cu2H12O14S2?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of Cu2H12O14S2 is monoclinic symmetry, space group Cc (No. 9).
What is the density of Cu2H12O14S2?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Cu2H12O14S2 is 2.59 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of Cu2H12O14S2 are known?
5 structures of Cu2H12O14S2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Cu2H12O14S2 contain?
Cu2H12O14S2 contains Cu, H, O, and S (4 elements).
Where does the data for Cu2H12O14S2 come from?
Cu2H12O14S2 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, cod, aflow.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic phase, Cu2H12O14S2 serves as a distinct representative of copper-sulfur-oxygen chemistry. It occupies a specialized niche, offering a different structural and electronic profile compared to more common copper-based minerals or synthetic salts.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • cod — Data from the Crystallography Open Database. Cite: Grazulis et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 40, D420 (2012).
  • aflow — Data from AFLOW. Cite: Curtarolo et al., Comp. Mater. Sci. 58, 218 (2012).

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