UCO5

UCO5 is a stable semiconducting material composed of uranium, carbon, and oxygen that is highly regarded for its structural consistency.

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Crystal structure of UCO5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About UCO5

UCO5 is a complex inorganic compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration of uranium, carbon, and oxygen atoms. Its structural integrity makes it a significant subject for researchers investigating actinide-based materials.

With multiple reported structures across major databases, this compound serves as a focal point for understanding the interplay between heavy elements and light non-metals. Its stability suggests potential for specialized applications where electronic properties and structural persistence are critical.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for UCO5, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.29 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

9
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where UCO5 is used.

Materials science researchActinide chemistry studiesSemiconductor development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about UCO5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is UCO5?

UCO5 is a stable semiconducting material composed of uranium, carbon, and oxygen that is highly regarded for its structural consistency.

More questions
What is UCO5 used for?
UCO5 is used in materials science research, actinide chemistry studies, and semiconductor development.
What is the band gap of UCO5?
UCO5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.29 eV across 9 reported structures.
Is UCO5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.29 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is UCO5 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — UCO5 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of UCO5 are known?
9 structures of UCO5 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does UCO5 contain?
UCO5 contains C, O, and U (3 elements).
Where does the data for UCO5 come from?
UCO5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic compound, UCO5 occupies a distinct position in materials science, serving as a primary reference point for its specific chemical composition and electronic behavior within the broader landscape of uranium-based semiconductors.

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

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