LuH2ClO2

LuH2ClO2 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating compound containing lutetium, hydrogen, chlorine, and oxygen.

ClHLuO
Crystal structure of LuH2ClO2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LuH2ClO2

LuH2ClO2 is a complex inorganic compound characterized by its wide-band-gap insulating electronic profile. Its position on the thermodynamic convex hull indicates high stability, making it a robust candidate for fundamental research into rare-earth oxyhalide-hydride systems.

This material is notable for its structural diversity, with multiple reported configurations documented in materials databases. These characteristics suggest potential utility in specialized dielectric applications or as a precursor in solid-state synthesis where stable, insulating frameworks are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LuH2ClO2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

4.83 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

5
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where LuH2ClO2 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchDielectric material developmentAdvanced inorganic synthesis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LuH2ClO2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LuH2ClO2?

LuH2ClO2 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating compound containing lutetium, hydrogen, chlorine, and oxygen.

More questions
What is LuH2ClO2 used for?
LuH2ClO2 is used in solid-state chemistry research, dielectric material development, and advanced inorganic synthesis.
What is the band gap of LuH2ClO2?
LuH2ClO2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 4.83 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is LuH2ClO2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.83 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is LuH2ClO2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — LuH2ClO2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of LuH2ClO2 are known?
5 structures of LuH2ClO2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does LuH2ClO2 contain?
LuH2ClO2 contains Cl, H, Lu, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for LuH2ClO2 come from?
LuH2ClO2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a member of the rare-earth oxyhalide-hydride family, LuH2ClO2 represents a distinct structural arrangement that highlights the versatility of lutetium-based compounds. While it occupies a unique space in current datasets without direct structural siblings, its inherent stability distinguishes it as a reliable reference point for exploring the electronic and chemical behaviors of similar insulating oxyhalide materials.

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

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