Cu2NO6

Cu2NO6 is a metastable, semimetallic spinel oxide used as a specialized catalyst in chemical research.

Crystal structure of Cu2NO6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cu2NO6

Cu2NO6 is a complex spinel oxide that stands out for its semimetallic electronic character. As a metastable phase, it offers unique structural flexibility that makes it a subject of significant interest for researchers investigating non-traditional catalytic pathways.

The compound is primarily utilized in specialized catalytic processes where its electronic configuration can facilitate electron transfer. Its existence within the broader family of spinel oxides highlights the potential for designing materials with precise electronic properties for chemical transformation.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cu2NO6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.02 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.050 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

10
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Cu2NO6 is used.

Catalytic chemical synthesisElectronic material researchAdvanced materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cu2NO6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cu2NO6?

Cu2NO6 is a metastable, semimetallic spinel oxide used as a specialized catalyst in chemical research.

More questions
What is Cu2NO6 used for?
Cu2NO6 is used in catalytic chemical synthesis, electronic material research, and advanced materials development.
What is the band gap of Cu2NO6?
Cu2NO6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.02 eV across 10 reported structures.
Is Cu2NO6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a near-zero band gap it behaves as a (semi)metal.
Is Cu2NO6 thermodynamically stable?
Cu2NO6 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.050 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of Cu2NO6 are known?
10 structures of Cu2NO6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Cu2NO6 contain?
Cu2NO6 contains Cu, N, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cu2NO6 come from?
Cu2NO6 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 like CuO or ZnO, Cu2NO6 represents a more exotic, metastable member of the spinel oxide class. While materials like LaNiO3 are well-characterized for their metallic conductivity, Cu2NO6 occupies a niche space as a semimetallic catalyst, providing a distinct alternative to the insulating or semiconducting behavior typically seen in standard spinel structures like MgAl2O4.

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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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