YCrO4

YCrO4 is a stable, semiconducting oxide material utilized primarily in the field of catalytic research.

Crystal structure of YCrO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About YCrO4

YCrO4 is a semiconducting oxide that sits firmly on the convex hull, indicating high thermodynamic stability. As a member of the spinel oxide catalyst family, it represents a robust material choice for applications requiring structural integrity under demanding chemical environments.

Its electronic character makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating charge transfer processes in catalytic reactions. With multiple reported crystal structures, this compound offers a versatile platform for tuning surface reactivity in various industrial and laboratory settings.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for YCrO4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.13–0.70 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

13
3 databases, 3 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting YCrO4.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where YCrO4 is used.

CatalysisMaterials science researchSemiconductor development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YCrO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is YCrO4?

YCrO4 is a stable, semiconducting oxide material utilized primarily in the field of catalytic research.

More questions
What is YCrO4 used for?
YCrO4 is used in catalysis, materials science research, and semiconductor development.
What is the band gap of YCrO4?
YCrO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.13–0.70 eV across 13 reported structures.
Is YCrO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.70 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is YCrO4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — YCrO4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of YCrO4 are known?
13 structures of YCrO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
How is YCrO4 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for YCrO4 include solid state.
What elements does YCrO4 contain?
YCrO4 contains Cr, O, and Y (3 elements).
Where does the data for YCrO4 come from?
YCrO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the spinel oxide catalysts class.

Within the diverse group of spinel and transition metal oxides, YCrO4 occupies a distinct niche compared to simple binary oxides like NiO or ZnO. While materials such as LaMnO3 or LaNiO3 are frequently studied for their perovskite-related catalytic activity, YCrO4 provides a different structural framework that complements the performance profiles of these more common complex oxides.

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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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