Al1Be1Cl1Na4O12Si4

Al1Be1Cl1Na4O12Si4 is a stable, wide-gap insulating compound composed of aluminum, beryllium, chlorine, sodium, oxygen, and silicon.

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Crystal structure of Al1Be1Cl1Na4O12Si4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Al1Be1Cl1Na4O12Si4

Al1Be1Cl1Na4O12Si4 is a complex, thermodynamically stable inorganic compound that exists as a wide-gap insulating material. Its structural integrity is underscored by its position on the convex hull, making it a robust candidate for materials science research. The compound features a sophisticated arrangement of aluminum, beryllium, chlorine, sodium, oxygen, and silicon. This unique stoichiometry contributes to its insulating electronic character, which is highly valued in applications requiring stable dielectric properties.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Al1Be1Cl1Na4O12Si4, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

4.28–4.63 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

17
2 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Al1Be1Cl1Na4O12Si4 is used.

Dielectric materials researchAdvanced ceramic precursor studiesSolid-state electronic components
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Al1Be1Cl1Na4O12Si4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Al1Be1Cl1Na4O12Si4?

Al1Be1Cl1Na4O12Si4 is a stable, wide-gap insulating compound composed of aluminum, beryllium, chlorine, sodium, oxygen, and silicon.

More questions
What is Al1Be1Cl1Na4O12Si4 used for?
Al1Be1Cl1Na4O12Si4 is used in dielectric materials research, advanced ceramic precursor studies, and solid-state electronic components.
What is the band gap of Al1Be1Cl1Na4O12Si4?
Al1Be1Cl1Na4O12Si4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 4.28–4.63 eV across 17 reported structures.
Is Al1Be1Cl1Na4O12Si4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.63 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Al1Be1Cl1Na4O12Si4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Al1Be1Cl1Na4O12Si4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Al1Be1Cl1Na4O12Si4 are known?
17 structures of Al1Be1Cl1Na4O12Si4 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Al1Be1Cl1Na4O12Si4 contain?
Al1Be1Cl1Na4O12Si4 contains Al, Be, Cl, Na, O, and Si (6 elements).
Where does the data for Al1Be1Cl1Na4O12Si4 come from?
Al1Be1Cl1Na4O12Si4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a singular entry in its structural class, Al1Be1Cl1Na4O12Si4 serves as a foundational reference point for future investigations into complex aluminosilicate frameworks containing beryllium and chlorine. Its thermodynamic stability distinguishes it as a reliable model for exploring how halide integration influences the electronic properties of insulating mineral-like structures.

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

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