GdAsO4

GdAsO4 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating inorganic compound composed of gadolinium, arsenic, and oxygen.

AsGdO
Crystal structure of GdAsO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About GdAsO4

GdAsO4 is a structurally rich inorganic compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline arrangement within its chemical system. Its stability makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating rare-earth arsenate frameworks and their fundamental physical properties. The compound's insulating behavior and structural integrity suggest potential utility in specialized electronic or optical applications where stable wide-gap materials are required. By maintaining a consistent phase across various structural configurations, it serves as a reliable model for studying the interplay between gadolinium cations and the arsenate polyhedral network.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for GdAsO4, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

1.16–3.42 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

24
2 databases, 6 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where GdAsO4 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state chemistry studiesPotential optical material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GdAsO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is GdAsO4?

GdAsO4 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating inorganic compound composed of gadolinium, arsenic, and oxygen.

More questions
What is GdAsO4 used for?
GdAsO4 is used in materials science research, solid-state chemistry studies, and potential optical material development.
What is the band gap of GdAsO4?
GdAsO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.16–3.42 eV across 24 reported structures.
Is GdAsO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.42 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is GdAsO4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — GdAsO4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of GdAsO4 are known?
24 structures of GdAsO4 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 6 distinct space groups.
What elements does GdAsO4 contain?
GdAsO4 contains As, Gd, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for GdAsO4 come from?
GdAsO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable member of the rare-earth arsenate family, GdAsO4 occupies a secure position within its chemical class. It serves as a representative example of how lanthanide-based arsenates maintain structural stability, providing a baseline for understanding the broader behavior of similar compounds in this category.

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

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