NaH3C2O5

NaH3C2O5 is a metastable, insulating compound composed of sodium, carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.

CHNaO
Crystal structure of NaH3C2O5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About NaH3C2O5

NaH3C2O5 is a complex inorganic compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature. As a metastable material, it represents a specific structural arrangement within its chemical system that requires precise conditions for synthesis and characterization.

Its existence across multiple structural databases highlights its significance in fundamental research. The compound serves as a subject for studying phase stability and the intricate bonding patterns inherent in sodium-based organic-inorganic hybrid systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for NaH3C2O5, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.18 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.062 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where NaH3C2O5 is used.

Fundamental materials researchChemical synthesis studiesSolid-state chemistry modeling
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NaH3C2O5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is NaH3C2O5?

NaH3C2O5 is a metastable, insulating compound composed of sodium, carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.

More questions
What is NaH3C2O5 used for?
NaH3C2O5 is used in fundamental materials research, chemical synthesis studies, and solid-state chemistry modeling.
What is the band gap of NaH3C2O5?
NaH3C2O5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.18 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is NaH3C2O5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.18 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is NaH3C2O5 thermodynamically stable?
NaH3C2O5 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.062 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of NaH3C2O5 are known?
5 structures of NaH3C2O5 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does NaH3C2O5 contain?
NaH3C2O5 contains C, H, Na, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for NaH3C2O5 come from?
NaH3C2O5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique entry in its chemical family, NaH3C2O5 provides a distinct structural profile that differentiates it from more common, highly stable sodium-based compounds. Its metastable nature makes it a compelling subject for researchers investigating materials that exist outside of standard thermodynamic equilibrium.

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

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