B2Gd2O6

B2Gd2O6 is a stable, insulating oxide compound composed of gadolinium, boron, and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of B2Gd2O6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About B2Gd2O6

B2Gd2O6 is a structurally complex oxide featuring gadolinium and boron. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline arrangement that resists decomposition under standard conditions.

This material functions as a wide-gap insulator, a characteristic that makes it interesting for specialized dielectric or optical applications. Its presence across multiple structural databases highlights its significance as a well-defined compound within the broader landscape of rare-earth borates.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for B2Gd2O6, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

0.17–3.10 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

11
4 databases, 5 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where B2Gd2O6 is used.

Dielectric materials researchOptical materials developmentSolid-state chemistry research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about B2Gd2O6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is B2Gd2O6?

B2Gd2O6 is a stable, insulating oxide compound composed of gadolinium, boron, and oxygen.

More questions
What is B2Gd2O6 used for?
B2Gd2O6 is used in dielectric materials research, optical materials development, and solid-state chemistry research.
What is the band gap of B2Gd2O6?
B2Gd2O6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.17–3.10 eV across 11 reported structures.
Is B2Gd2O6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.10 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is B2Gd2O6 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — B2Gd2O6 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of B2Gd2O6 are known?
11 structures of B2Gd2O6 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 5 distinct space groups.
What elements does B2Gd2O6 contain?
B2Gd2O6 contains B, Gd, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for B2Gd2O6 come from?
B2Gd2O6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable oxide, B2Gd2O6 serves as a benchmark for stability within the family of rare-earth borates. It occupies a favorable energetic position that distinguishes it from more transient or metastable phases within this chemical class.

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

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