Ho6ReO12

Ho6ReO12 is a thermodynamically stable, semimetallic holmium rhenium oxide used in fundamental materials science research.

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Crystal structure of Ho6ReO12
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ho6ReO12

Ho6ReO12 is a complex oxide featuring holmium and rhenium. As a thermodynamically stable compound residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement within its chemical system.

Its electronic character is defined as near-zero-gap, placing it in the category of semimetallic materials. This unique electronic profile makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating the intersection of rare-earth magnetism and transition metal conductivity.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ho6ReO12, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.04 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Ho6ReO12 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state physics studiesElectronic property investigation
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ho6ReO12, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ho6ReO12?

Ho6ReO12 is a thermodynamically stable, semimetallic holmium rhenium oxide used in fundamental materials science research.

More questions
What is Ho6ReO12 used for?
Ho6ReO12 is used in materials science research, solid-state physics studies, and electronic property investigation.
What is the band gap of Ho6ReO12?
Ho6ReO12 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.04 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Ho6ReO12 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a near-zero band gap it behaves as a (semi)metal.
Is Ho6ReO12 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ho6ReO12 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ho6ReO12 are known?
5 structures of Ho6ReO12 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Ho6ReO12 contain?
Ho6ReO12 contains Ho, O, and Re (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ho6ReO12 come from?
Ho6ReO12 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct member of the rare-earth rhenium oxide family, Ho6ReO12 occupies a unique niche due to its high thermodynamic stability. While many complex oxides in this class exhibit insulating behavior, this compound stands out for its semimetallic nature, offering a different electronic pathway compared to more traditional wide-gap oxide counterparts.

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

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