H4I12O32

H4I12O32 is a semiconducting inorganic compound composed of hydrogen, iodine, and oxygen that is considered a viable target for experimental synthesis.

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Crystal structure of H4I12O32
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About H4I12O32

H4I12O32 is a complex inorganic compound composed of hydrogen, iodine, and oxygen. As a semiconducting material, it exhibits electronic properties that distinguish it from simple oxides or halides, positioning it as a subject of interest for specialized chemical synthesis and structural analysis. Its existence near the thermodynamic hull suggests that it is a viable candidate for experimental realization under controlled laboratory conditions. The compound represents a unique arrangement of its constituent elements, offering a distinct structural profile that contributes to the broader understanding of complex hydrogen-iodine-oxygen systems. Its potential for synthesis makes it a compelling target for researchers investigating novel semiconducting frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for H4I12O32, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.54 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.008 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

4
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where H4I12O32 is used.

Materials science researchSemiconductor developmentStructural chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about H4I12O32, answered from cross-validated data.

What is H4I12O32?

H4I12O32 is a semiconducting inorganic compound composed of hydrogen, iodine, and oxygen that is considered a viable target for experimental synthesis.

More questions
What is H4I12O32 used for?
H4I12O32 is used in materials science research, semiconductor development, and structural chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of H4I12O32?
H4I12O32 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.54 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is H4I12O32 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.54 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is H4I12O32 thermodynamically stable?
H4I12O32 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.008 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of H4I12O32 are known?
4 structures of H4I12O32 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does H4I12O32 contain?
H4I12O32 contains H, I, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for H4I12O32 come from?
H4I12O32 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic compound, H4I12O32 occupies a specialized niche in materials science. Without direct structural analogs in its immediate class, it serves as a foundational reference point for future studies into the stability and electronic behavior of complex iodine-rich hydrogen-oxygen frameworks.

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

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