Si2H2O5
Si2H2O5 is a metastable, wide-gap insulating compound composed of silicon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
About Si2H2O5
Si2H2O5 is a metastable, wide-gap insulating material composed of silicon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Its electronic character defines it as a dielectric, making it a subject of interest for fundamental studies in solid-state chemistry and materials engineering.
Because it exists in a metastable state, this compound represents a complex structural challenge for researchers. Its diverse structural configurations across multiple databases highlight the intricate bonding possibilities within this specific elemental combination.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Si2H2O5, aggregated across 3 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Si2H2O5, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Si2H2O5?
Si2H2O5 is a metastable, wide-gap insulating compound composed of silicon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
What is the band gap of Si2H2O5?
Is Si2H2O5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is Si2H2O5 thermodynamically stable?
How many polymorphs of Si2H2O5 are known?
What elements does Si2H2O5 contain?
Where does the data for Si2H2O5 come from?
How It Compares
As a unique, unclassified material, Si2H2O5 serves as a distinct point of study within the broader landscape of silicon-based hydrogenated oxides, offering a specialized look at how metastable phases can be characterized and understood.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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