H2W2O7

H2W2O7 is a metastable, semiconducting tungsten-based compound used in materials science research.

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Crystal structure of H2W2O7
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About H2W2O7

H2W2O7 is a semiconducting compound composed of hydrogen, tungsten, and oxygen. As a metastable phase, it represents a specific structural arrangement within the broader family of hydrated tungsten oxides, which are recognized for their complex coordination environments and potential for chemical tuning.

Its semiconducting nature makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating electronic and catalytic applications. The existence of multiple reported structures across various databases underscores its significance in understanding the phase behavior of tungsten-based materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for H2W2O7, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.00–2.60 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.054 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

17
3 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where H2W2O7 is used.

Catalysis researchElectronic materials developmentSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about H2W2O7, answered from cross-validated data.

What is H2W2O7?

H2W2O7 is a metastable, semiconducting tungsten-based compound used in materials science research.

More questions
What is H2W2O7 used for?
H2W2O7 is used in catalysis research, electronic materials development, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of H2W2O7?
H2W2O7 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.00–2.60 eV across 17 reported structures.
Is H2W2O7 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.60 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is H2W2O7 thermodynamically stable?
H2W2O7 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.054 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of H2W2O7 are known?
17 structures of H2W2O7 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does H2W2O7 contain?
H2W2O7 contains H, O, and W (3 elements).
Where does the data for H2W2O7 come from?
H2W2O7 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique tungstic acid derivative, H2W2O7 occupies a specialized niche in materials science. Without direct structural siblings in this specific classification, it serves as a critical reference point for studying the stability limits and electronic properties of metastable metal-oxide hydrates.

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

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