FeClO

FeClO is a stable, semiconducting oxyhalide material utilized in the development of efficient oxygen-evolution catalysts for electrochemical applications.

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

About FeClO

FeClO is a semiconducting transition metal oxyhalide that functions as a specialized oxide-based oxygen-evolution catalyst. Its position on the thermodynamic convex hull highlights its structural robustness, making it a reliable candidate for electrochemical research where long-term stability is critical. The material is characterized by a well-documented structural profile, supported by multiple entries across major materials databases. Its electronic nature allows for efficient charge transfer, which is essential for facilitating the complex multi-electron processes involved in water splitting and related catalytic reactions. By integrating iron into an oxyhalide framework, this compound offers a unique electronic environment that differs from traditional pure-oxide catalysts.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

1.91 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

15
4 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where FeClO is used.

Oxygen-evolution catalysisElectrochemical water splittingMaterials research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is FeClO?

FeClO is a stable, semiconducting oxyhalide material utilized in the development of efficient oxygen-evolution catalysts for electrochemical applications.

More questions
What is FeClO used for?
FeClO is used in oxygen-evolution catalysis, electrochemical water splitting, and materials research.
What is the band gap of FeClO?
FeClO has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.91 eV across 15 reported structures.
Is FeClO a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.91 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is FeClO thermodynamically stable?
Yes — FeClO sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of FeClO are known?
15 structures of FeClO are reported across 4 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does FeClO contain?
FeClO contains Cl, Fe, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for FeClO come from?
FeClO data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Within the broad class of oxygen-evolution catalysts, FeClO occupies a distinct niche compared to standard transition metal oxides like NiO or complex layered oxides such as LiCoO2 and LiNiO2. While many of its peers rely on perovskite or spinel architectures, FeClO utilizes its specific oxyhalide chemistry to provide an alternative pathway for catalytic activity, standing apart from the more commonly studied LaMnO3 or BiFeO3 systems.

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Related Compounds

Other Oxide Oxygen-Evolution Catalysts in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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