YHO2

YHO2 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating compound consisting of yttrium, hydrogen, and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of YHO2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About YHO2

YHO2 is a wide-band-gap insulating compound composed of yttrium, hydrogen, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically stable material residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural configuration that has been extensively documented across multiple crystallographic databases.

Its insulating electronic character makes it a subject of interest for specialized dielectric and electronic applications. The structural diversity observed in its reported configurations suggests a complex potential for tuning its physical properties to meet specific technological requirements.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for YHO2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

4.05–4.84 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

22
3 databases, 6 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where YHO2 is used.

Dielectric materials researchElectronic component developmentSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YHO2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is YHO2?

YHO2 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating compound consisting of yttrium, hydrogen, and oxygen.

More questions
What is YHO2 used for?
YHO2 is used in dielectric materials research, electronic component development, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of YHO2?
YHO2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 4.05–4.84 eV across 22 reported structures.
Is YHO2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.84 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is YHO2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — YHO2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of YHO2 are known?
22 structures of YHO2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 6 distinct space groups.
What elements does YHO2 contain?
YHO2 contains H, O, and Y (3 elements).
Where does the data for YHO2 come from?
YHO2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique entry within its chemical space, YHO2 serves as a foundational reference point for yttrium-based oxyhydrides. Its stability distinguishes it as a reliable candidate for further experimental investigation compared to less stable or more transient phases in this material family.

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

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