ScClO4

ScClO4 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating compound that serves as a significant subject for materials research.

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Overview

About ScClO4

ScClO4 is a distinct inorganic compound characterized by its wide-band-gap insulating electronic profile. Its position on the convex hull indicates that it is a thermodynamically stable phase, making it a reliable subject for structural investigation and materials research.

With multiple reported structures across major databases, this compound represents a well-documented entry in its chemical space. Its stable nature and insulating properties suggest it may serve as a foundational building block for specialized dielectric or ionic applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for ScClO4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.17–4.08 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where ScClO4 is used.

Dielectric material researchSolid-state chemistry studiesFundamental materials characterization
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ScClO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is ScClO4?

ScClO4 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating compound that serves as a significant subject for materials research.

More questions
What is ScClO4 used for?
ScClO4 is used in dielectric material research, solid-state chemistry studies, and fundamental materials characterization.
What is the band gap of ScClO4?
ScClO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.17–4.08 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is ScClO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.08 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is ScClO4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — ScClO4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of ScClO4 are known?
6 structures of ScClO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does ScClO4 contain?
ScClO4 contains Cl, O, and Sc (3 elements).
Where does the data for ScClO4 come from?
ScClO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique entry in its chemical class, ScClO4 serves as a benchmark for stability and structural complexity. Without direct siblings for comparison, it stands as a primary example of how scandium-based oxychlorides can achieve thermodynamic favorability while maintaining insulating characteristics.

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

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