Al1O3W1

Al1O3W1 is a semiconducting aluminum tungsten oxide that serves as a research-grade material within the field of spinel-related catalysts.

Crystal structure of Al1O3W1
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Al1O3W1

Al1O3W1 is a complex oxide categorized within the spinel oxide catalyst class. As a semiconducting material, it exhibits specific electronic properties that are of interest for fundamental studies in catalysis and solid-state chemistry. Its structural arrangement reflects the intricate bonding between aluminum, tungsten, and oxygen atoms.

While this compound is identified as being above the thermodynamic hull, suggesting it may be metastable under standard conditions, it remains a subject of interest for researchers investigating synthetic pathways. The existence of multiple reported structures highlights the diverse ways these elements can organize at the atomic scale.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Al1O3W1, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.59–0.86 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.286 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
1 DFT source

Structures

7
3 databases, 5 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Al1O3W1 is used.

Catalysis researchSolid-state chemistry studiesMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Al1O3W1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Al1O3W1?

Al1O3W1 is a semiconducting aluminum tungsten oxide that serves as a research-grade material within the field of spinel-related catalysts.

More questions
What is Al1O3W1 used for?
Al1O3W1 is used in catalysis research, solid-state chemistry studies, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of Al1O3W1?
Al1O3W1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.59–0.86 eV across 7 reported structures.
Is Al1O3W1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.86 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Al1O3W1 thermodynamically stable?
Al1O3W1 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.286 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of Al1O3W1 are known?
7 structures of Al1O3W1 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 5 distinct space groups.
What elements does Al1O3W1 contain?
Al1O3W1 contains Al, O, and W (3 elements).
Where does the data for Al1O3W1 come from?
Al1O3W1 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the spinel oxide catalysts class.

Unlike the highly stable and widely utilized MgAl2O4 or the common binary oxides like ZnO and NiO, Al1O3W1 occupies a more precarious position in the thermodynamic landscape. While perovskite-structured siblings such as LaAlO3 or LaMnO3 are frequently employed for their robust catalytic performance, Al1O3W1 represents a more specialized, less conventional member of the broader oxide catalyst family.

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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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