Cu2PbO2

Cu2PbO2 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting oxide material utilized in the development of advanced catalytic systems.

Crystal structure of Cu2PbO2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cu2PbO2

Cu2PbO2 is a semiconducting oxide that maintains a position of thermodynamic stability on the convex hull. As a member of the spinel oxide catalyst family, it is characterized by a robust structural arrangement that facilitates its role in complex catalytic reactions. Its electronic properties make it a subject of interest for researchers exploring efficient charge transport in oxide-based materials.

The material is part of a growing body of research, with multiple reported structures across various databases highlighting its structural versatility. Its stability and semiconducting nature provide a foundation for developing specialized catalysts that require durability under varied chemical environments.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cu2PbO2, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

0.63 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
4 databases, 2 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting Cu2PbO2.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where Cu2PbO2 is used.

Catalytic chemical processingSemiconductor device researchAdvanced materials synthesis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cu2PbO2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cu2PbO2?

Cu2PbO2 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting oxide material utilized in the development of advanced catalytic systems.

More questions
What is Cu2PbO2 used for?
Cu2PbO2 is used in catalytic chemical processing, semiconductor device research, and advanced materials synthesis.
What is the band gap of Cu2PbO2?
Cu2PbO2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.63 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is Cu2PbO2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.63 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cu2PbO2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cu2PbO2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Cu2PbO2 are known?
6 structures of Cu2PbO2 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
How is Cu2PbO2 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for Cu2PbO2 include solid state.
What elements does Cu2PbO2 contain?
Cu2PbO2 contains Cu, O, and Pb (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cu2PbO2 come from?
Cu2PbO2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the spinel oxide catalysts class.

Within the diverse group of spinel oxide catalysts and related oxides, Cu2PbO2 occupies a distinct niche compared to simpler binary oxides like CuO or ZnO. While materials such as LaMnO3 are frequently studied for their complex magnetic and catalytic interactions, Cu2PbO2 offers a unique structural chemistry that differentiates it from the more common MgAl2O4 spinel framework, positioning it as a specialized candidate for targeted catalytic applications.

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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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