Cu2OF2
Cu2OF2 is a metastable, semiconducting copper oxyfluoride that functions as a specialized spinel-type catalyst.
About Cu2OF2
Cu2OF2 is a distinct member of the spinel oxide catalyst family, characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a metastable compound, it offers unique structural flexibility that distinguishes it from more conventional, highly stable oxide frameworks, making it an intriguing subject for fundamental materials research.
Its role as a catalyst is driven by the specific arrangement of copper, oxygen, and fluorine within its lattice. This composition allows for specialized surface interactions that are critical for modern catalytic applications, particularly where electronic tuning is required to optimize reaction pathways.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Cu2OF2, aggregated across 3 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where Cu2OF2 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cu2OF2, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Cu2OF2?
Cu2OF2 is a metastable, semiconducting copper oxyfluoride that functions as a specialized spinel-type catalyst.
What is Cu2OF2 used for?
What is the band gap of Cu2OF2?
Is Cu2OF2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is Cu2OF2 thermodynamically stable?
How many polymorphs of Cu2OF2 are known?
What elements does Cu2OF2 contain?
Where does the data for Cu2OF2 come from?
How It Compares
Within the spinel oxide catalysts class.
Unlike the highly stable and widely utilized binary oxides such as CuO or ZnO, Cu2OF2 exists in a metastable state that provides a different landscape for chemical reactivity. While complex perovskites like LaNiO3 or LaMnO3 are often studied for their electronic and magnetic properties, Cu2OF2 focuses on the interplay between anionic substitution and structural metastability to achieve its catalytic performance.
Related Compounds
Other Spinel Oxide Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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