H20I4O24

H20I4O24 is a semiconducting hydrogen-iodine-oxygen compound that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis.

HIO
Crystal structure of H20I4O24 (monoclinic, P21/c (No. 14))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About H20I4O24

H20I4O24 is a complex inorganic compound composed of hydrogen, iodine, and oxygen. It exhibits semiconducting electronic character, positioning it as a material of interest for specialized electronic or chemical research applications.

As a near-hull material, it is considered likely to be synthesizable under appropriate laboratory conditions. The existence of multiple reported structures across various databases highlights its structural versatility and potential for further investigation in materials science.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for H20I4O24, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.04–2.36 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.017 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

11
3 databases, 4 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for H20I4O24, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
P21/c (No. 14)monoclinic2.360.0168-5.0193.41
P21/c (No. 14)monoclinic2.260.0233-5.0133.20
P21 (No. 4)monoclinic2.210.0273-5.0093.17
Pc (No. 7)monoclinic2.130.0337-5.0033.18
P1 (No. 1)triclinic2.180.0350-5.0013.14
P21 (No. 4)monoclinic1.620.0469-4.9893.30
P1 (No. 1)triclinic1.270.0503-4.9863.14
P21 (No. 4)monoclinic1.980.0510-4.9853.22
P1 (No. 1)triclinic1.040.0652-4.9713.19
P21/c (No. 14)
1.16
Uses

Applications

Where H20I4O24 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state chemistry studiesElectronic property exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about H20I4O24, answered from cross-validated data.

What is H20I4O24?

H20I4O24 is a semiconducting hydrogen-iodine-oxygen compound that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis.

More questions
What is H20I4O24 used for?
H20I4O24 is used in materials science research, solid-state chemistry studies, and electronic property exploration.
What is the band gap of H20I4O24?
H20I4O24 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.04–2.36 eV across 11 reported structures.
Is H20I4O24 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.36 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is H20I4O24 thermodynamically stable?
H20I4O24 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.017 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
What is the crystal structure of H20I4O24?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of H20I4O24 is monoclinic symmetry, space group P21/c (No. 14).
What is the density of H20I4O24?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of H20I4O24 is 3.41 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of H20I4O24 are known?
11 structures of H20I4O24 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does H20I4O24 contain?
H20I4O24 contains H, I, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for H20I4O24 come from?
H20I4O24 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, aflow, omat24.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic compound, H20I4O24 represents a distinct structural arrangement within its chemical system. While it does not share a direct class with other widely categorized materials, its status as a near-hull phase suggests it occupies a significant niche for potential synthesis and experimental characterization.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • aflow — Data from AFLOW. Cite: Curtarolo et al., Comp. Mater. Sci. 58, 218 (2012).
  • omat24 — Data from OMat24 (Meta FAIR). Cite: Barroso-Luque et al., arXiv 2410.12771 (2024).

Analyze H20I4O24 in the Lattice Graph platform

Polymorph comparison, confidence scoring, supply-chain risk, and patent monitoring — across 53 integrated data sources.

Explore the Platform →