B12H16Na2O14S6

B12H16Na2O14S6 is a complex, semiconducting boron-based compound that exists in a metastable state.

BHNaOS
Crystal structure of B12H16Na2O14S6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About B12H16Na2O14S6

B12H16Na2O14S6 is a complex inorganic compound containing boron, hydrogen, sodium, oxygen, and sulfur. It exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior, suggesting potential utility in specialized electronic or optoelectronic research applications where specific charge transport properties are required.

Due to its position above the thermodynamic hull, this material is considered metastable. Its existence across multiple reported structures highlights the ongoing interest in characterizing complex borane-sulfate derivatives and understanding their structural evolution under varying conditions.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for B12H16Na2O14S6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.14 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.601 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
1 DFT source

Structures

3
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where B12H16Na2O14S6 is used.

Fundamental materials researchSemiconductor development studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about B12H16Na2O14S6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is B12H16Na2O14S6?

B12H16Na2O14S6 is a complex, semiconducting boron-based compound that exists in a metastable state.

More questions
What is B12H16Na2O14S6 used for?
B12H16Na2O14S6 is used in fundamental materials research and semiconductor development studies.
What is the band gap of B12H16Na2O14S6?
B12H16Na2O14S6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.14 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is B12H16Na2O14S6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.14 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is B12H16Na2O14S6 thermodynamically stable?
B12H16Na2O14S6 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.601 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of B12H16Na2O14S6 are known?
3 structures of B12H16Na2O14S6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does B12H16Na2O14S6 contain?
B12H16Na2O14S6 contains B, H, Na, O, and S (5 elements).
Where does the data for B12H16Na2O14S6 come from?
B12H16Na2O14S6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique chemical entity within this structural category, B12H16Na2O14S6 serves as an important case study for understanding the stability limits of boron-rich sulfur-containing frameworks. It represents a specialized niche in materials science where structural complexity often dictates its role in experimental synthesis.

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

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