Sr2CrO4

Sr2CrO4 is a stable, semiconducting oxide material used in research focused on catalytic processes and complex material design.

Crystal structure of Sr2CrO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Sr2CrO4

Sr2CrO4 is a thermodynamically stable compound that sits firmly on the convex hull, indicating significant structural robustness. As a semiconducting member of the spinel oxide catalyst family, it offers unique electronic properties that make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating charge transfer and catalytic surface interactions. Its presence in multiple structural databases highlights its importance in solid-state chemistry.

This material is primarily utilized in the study of complex oxide systems where electronic conductivity and stability are paramount. By leveraging its semiconducting nature, scientists explore its potential in catalytic applications that require precise control over surface reactivity and electronic environment.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Sr2CrO4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.00 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, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Sr2CrO4 is used.

Catalytic researchSolid-state electronic material studiesAdvanced materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sr2CrO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Sr2CrO4?

Sr2CrO4 is a stable, semiconducting oxide material used in research focused on catalytic processes and complex material design.

More questions
What is Sr2CrO4 used for?
Sr2CrO4 is used in catalytic research, solid-state electronic material studies, and advanced materials development.
What is the band gap of Sr2CrO4?
Sr2CrO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.00 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is Sr2CrO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.00 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Sr2CrO4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Sr2CrO4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Sr2CrO4 are known?
6 structures of Sr2CrO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Sr2CrO4 contain?
Sr2CrO4 contains Cr, O, and Sr (3 elements).
Where does the data for Sr2CrO4 come from?
Sr2CrO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the spinel oxide catalysts class.

Within the broader family of spinel oxide catalysts and related complex oxides, Sr2CrO4 occupies a distinct niche compared to simpler binary oxides like NiO or ZnO. While materials such as LaMnO3 or LaNiO3 are frequently studied for their perovskite-related catalytic behaviors, Sr2CrO4 provides a different structural framework that allows for distinct coordination environments, offering a unique alternative for applications where the specific electronic character of the strontium-chromium-oxygen system is advantageous.

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Related Compounds

Other Spinel Oxide Catalysts in the database.

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

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