B14Cl2Mg6O26

B14Cl2Mg6O26 is a stable, insulating inorganic compound containing boron, chlorine, magnesium, and oxygen.

BClMgO
Crystal structure of B14Cl2Mg6O26
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About B14Cl2Mg6O26

B14Cl2Mg6O26 is a complex inorganic compound composed of boron, chlorine, magnesium, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically stable material located on the convex hull, it exhibits robust structural integrity, making it a subject of interest for fundamental materials research.

This compound functions as a wide-band-gap insulator, characterized by its electronic properties that limit electrical conductivity. Its unique atomic arrangement and stability suggest potential utility in specialized dielectric applications or as a precursor in advanced ceramic synthesis.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for B14Cl2Mg6O26, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

5.71–5.93 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

7
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where B14Cl2Mg6O26 is used.

Dielectric materials researchAdvanced ceramic synthesisFundamental solid-state chemistry
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about B14Cl2Mg6O26, answered from cross-validated data.

What is B14Cl2Mg6O26?

B14Cl2Mg6O26 is a stable, insulating inorganic compound containing boron, chlorine, magnesium, and oxygen.

More questions
What is B14Cl2Mg6O26 used for?
B14Cl2Mg6O26 is used in dielectric materials research, advanced ceramic synthesis, and fundamental solid-state chemistry.
What is the band gap of B14Cl2Mg6O26?
B14Cl2Mg6O26 has a DFT-computed band gap of 5.71–5.93 eV across 7 reported structures.
Is B14Cl2Mg6O26 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 5.93 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is B14Cl2Mg6O26 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — B14Cl2Mg6O26 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of B14Cl2Mg6O26 are known?
7 structures of B14Cl2Mg6O26 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does B14Cl2Mg6O26 contain?
B14Cl2Mg6O26 contains B, Cl, Mg, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for B14Cl2Mg6O26 come from?
B14Cl2Mg6O26 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct inorganic phase, B14Cl2Mg6O26 represents a unique structural configuration within its chemical system. It stands out for its thermodynamic stability, which distinguishes it from more metastable phases that may be difficult to isolate or synthesize in a laboratory setting.

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

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