H20O16S2

H20O16S2 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap insulating compound composed of hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

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Crystal structure of H20O16S2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About H20O16S2

H20O16S2 is a thermodynamically stable compound that sits securely on the convex hull, indicating robust structural integrity. Its electronic character is defined as a wide-band-gap insulator, making it an interesting candidate for applications requiring high electrical resistance and dielectric stability.

Because it is a well-defined crystalline species with multiple reported structures across databases, it serves as a valuable subject for fundamental materials science studies. Its unique composition of hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur allows for complex bonding arrangements that are essential for exploring new insulating material architectures.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for H20O16S2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

5.51 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where H20O16S2 is used.

Dielectric material researchFundamental solid-state chemistry studiesInsulating layer development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about H20O16S2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is H20O16S2?

H20O16S2 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap insulating compound composed of hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

More questions
What is H20O16S2 used for?
H20O16S2 is used in dielectric material research, fundamental solid-state chemistry studies, and insulating layer development.
What is the band gap of H20O16S2?
H20O16S2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 5.51 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is H20O16S2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 5.51 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is H20O16S2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — H20O16S2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of H20O16S2 are known?
3 structures of H20O16S2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does H20O16S2 contain?
H20O16S2 contains H, O, and S (3 elements).
Where does the data for H20O16S2 come from?
H20O16S2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a standalone entry in this specific chemical space, H20O16S2 represents a stable reference point for future studies into hydrogen-rich sulfur-oxygen systems, providing a benchmark for structural predictability and insulating behavior.

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

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