ReH3O5

ReH3O5 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating inorganic compound with a wide electronic band gap.

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Crystal structure of ReH3O5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About ReH3O5

ReH3O5 is a chemically distinct inorganic compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature and high thermodynamic stability. As a material residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions.

Its wide-band-gap profile suggests potential utility in specialized electronic or optical applications where insulating behavior is required. With multiple reported structural configurations, this compound serves as a significant subject for researchers investigating complex rhenium-based systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for ReH3O5, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

1.42–3.97 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

22
2 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where ReH3O5 is used.

Fundamental materials researchSolid-state electronics developmentAdvanced inorganic synthesis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ReH3O5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is ReH3O5?

ReH3O5 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating inorganic compound with a wide electronic band gap.

More questions
What is ReH3O5 used for?
ReH3O5 is used in fundamental materials research, solid-state electronics development, and advanced inorganic synthesis.
What is the band gap of ReH3O5?
ReH3O5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.42–3.97 eV across 22 reported structures.
Is ReH3O5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.97 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is ReH3O5 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — ReH3O5 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of ReH3O5 are known?
22 structures of ReH3O5 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does ReH3O5 contain?
ReH3O5 contains H, O, and Re (3 elements).
Where does the data for ReH3O5 come from?
ReH3O5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic phase, ReH3O5 occupies a specialized niche in materials science. Unlike more common binary oxides, this compound's specific stoichiometry allows it to maintain thermodynamic stability, positioning it as a distinct candidate for further exploration in structural and functional material studies.

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

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