B3La3O15Si3

B3La3O15Si3 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating oxide compound composed of lanthanum, boron, and silicon.

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Crystal structure of B3La3O15Si3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About B3La3O15Si3

B3La3O15Si3 is a complex inorganic compound composed of boron, lanthanum, oxygen, and silicon. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it exhibits robust structural integrity, making it a subject of interest for fundamental materials research.

Characterized as a wide-band-gap insulator, this material possesses electronic properties typical of stable oxide frameworks. Its existence across multiple reported structures suggests a versatile lattice capable of accommodating various structural arrangements, which is essential for potential applications in dielectric or optical technologies.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for B3La3O15Si3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

4.14–4.30 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where B3La3O15Si3 is used.

Dielectric materials researchOptical materials developmentSolid-state chemistry research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about B3La3O15Si3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is B3La3O15Si3?

B3La3O15Si3 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating oxide compound composed of lanthanum, boron, and silicon.

More questions
What is B3La3O15Si3 used for?
B3La3O15Si3 is used in dielectric materials research, optical materials development, and solid-state chemistry research.
What is the band gap of B3La3O15Si3?
B3La3O15Si3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 4.14–4.30 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is B3La3O15Si3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.30 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is B3La3O15Si3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — B3La3O15Si3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of B3La3O15Si3 are known?
6 structures of B3La3O15Si3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does B3La3O15Si3 contain?
B3La3O15Si3 contains B, La, O, and Si (4 elements).
Where does the data for B3La3O15Si3 come from?
B3La3O15Si3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable, multi-element oxide, B3La3O15Si3 represents a specialized member of complex silicate-borate systems. While it lacks direct structural siblings in this context, its position on the convex hull highlights its significance as a baseline material for understanding the interplay between lanthanum-based coordination and borosilicate network formation.

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

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