Gd4H4O20S4

Gd4H4O20S4 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound composed of gadolinium, hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

GdHOS
Crystal structure of Gd4H4O20S4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Gd4H4O20S4

Gd4H4O20S4 is a complex inorganic compound that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. Its position on the thermodynamic convex hull indicates that it is a stable phase, making it a significant subject for structural characterization and materials research.

As a multi-element system containing gadolinium, hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, this compound represents a unique chemical architecture. Its stability suggests potential for specialized applications where specific electronic properties are required within a robust crystalline framework.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Gd4H4O20S4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.94 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

3
3 databases, 2 space groups
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Gd4H4O20S4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Gd4H4O20S4?

Gd4H4O20S4 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound composed of gadolinium, hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

More questions
What is the band gap of Gd4H4O20S4?
Gd4H4O20S4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.94 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Gd4H4O20S4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.94 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Gd4H4O20S4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Gd4H4O20S4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Gd4H4O20S4 are known?
3 structures of Gd4H4O20S4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Gd4H4O20S4 contain?
Gd4H4O20S4 contains Gd, H, O, and S (4 elements).
Where does the data for Gd4H4O20S4 come from?
Gd4H4O20S4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique entry in this chemical space, Gd4H4O20S4 serves as a foundational example of how rare-earth elements can integrate with complex oxy-sulfide and hydrogen-containing frameworks to maintain thermodynamic stability.

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

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