B2O6U2

B2O6U2 is a semiconducting uranium borate compound that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized in a laboratory setting.

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Crystal structure of B2O6U2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About B2O6U2

B2O6U2 is a complex uranium-based borate that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. Its structural framework, characterized by a specific arrangement of boron and oxygen polyhedra around uranium centers, suggests a unique potential for electronic or optical applications.

Because this compound is classified as near-hull stable, it is considered a prime target for experimental synthesis. The existence of multiple reported structural variations highlights its versatility and the interest it holds for researchers exploring actinide-based materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for B2O6U2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.27 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.003 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

8
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where B2O6U2 is used.

Solid-state researchActinide material scienceElectronic property investigation
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about B2O6U2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is B2O6U2?

B2O6U2 is a semiconducting uranium borate compound that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized in a laboratory setting.

More questions
What is B2O6U2 used for?
B2O6U2 is used in solid-state research, actinide material science, and electronic property investigation.
What is the band gap of B2O6U2?
B2O6U2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.27 eV across 8 reported structures.
Is B2O6U2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.27 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is B2O6U2 thermodynamically stable?
B2O6U2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.003 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of B2O6U2 are known?
8 structures of B2O6U2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does B2O6U2 contain?
B2O6U2 contains B, O, and U (3 elements).
Where does the data for B2O6U2 come from?
B2O6U2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique uranium borate, this compound serves as a distinct representative of actinide-containing inorganic materials. Without direct structural analogs in this specific class, it stands as a specialized subject for investigating how uranium-oxygen coordination influences semiconducting properties in complex solid-state systems.

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

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