NaCuO

NaCuO is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing sodium, copper, and oxygen that is currently being studied for its structural and electronic properties.

CuNaO
Crystal structure of NaCuO
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About NaCuO

NaCuO is a distinct inorganic compound composed of sodium, copper, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically stable material situated on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase within its chemical system, making it a subject of interest for researchers investigating complex oxide chemistry. Its semiconducting electronic character suggests it may possess unique charge transport properties suitable for specialized electronic or optoelectronic applications. With multiple reported structures across various databases, this compound demonstrates a rich structural landscape that invites further experimental and computational exploration. Its stability and electronic profile position it as a noteworthy candidate for studies focused on the design of new functional materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for NaCuO, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

1.27 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

12
4 databases, 5 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting NaCuO.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Uses

Applications

Where NaCuO is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state chemistry studiesSemiconductor development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is NaCuO?

NaCuO is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing sodium, copper, and oxygen that is currently being studied for its structural and electronic properties.

More questions
What is NaCuO used for?
NaCuO is used in materials science research, solid-state chemistry studies, and semiconductor development.
What is the band gap of NaCuO?
NaCuO has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.27 eV across 12 reported structures.
Is NaCuO a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.27 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is NaCuO thermodynamically stable?
Yes — NaCuO sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of NaCuO are known?
12 structures of NaCuO are reported across 4 databases, spanning 5 distinct space groups.
How is NaCuO synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for NaCuO include sol gel.
What elements does NaCuO contain?
NaCuO contains Cu, Na, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for NaCuO come from?
NaCuO data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable semiconducting oxide, NaCuO serves as a foundational reference point for exploring the broader landscape of sodium-copper-oxygen systems. Without direct structural siblings in its immediate class, it stands as a unique representative of its stoichiometry, providing essential insights into the interplay between alkali metal incorporation and transition metal oxide frameworks.

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

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