B4O24Pb12W2

B4O24Pb12W2 is a complex semiconducting inorganic compound composed of boron, oxygen, lead, and tungsten that is a promising candidate for experimental synthesis.

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Crystal structure of B4O24Pb12W2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About B4O24Pb12W2

B4O24Pb12W2 is a complex inorganic compound containing boron, oxygen, lead, and tungsten. Its electronic character is defined as semiconducting, positioning it as a material of interest for specialized electronic or optical applications where specific charge transport properties are required.

As a near-hull material, it is considered thermodynamically stable enough to be a viable candidate for experimental synthesis. The existence of multiple reported structures across databases underscores its significance as a subject of ongoing structural investigation in solid-state chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for B4O24Pb12W2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.56 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.002 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where B4O24Pb12W2 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchAdvanced materials synthesisElectronic component development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about B4O24Pb12W2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is B4O24Pb12W2?

B4O24Pb12W2 is a complex semiconducting inorganic compound composed of boron, oxygen, lead, and tungsten that is a promising candidate for experimental synthesis.

More questions
What is B4O24Pb12W2 used for?
B4O24Pb12W2 is used in solid-state chemistry research, advanced materials synthesis, and electronic component development.
What is the band gap of B4O24Pb12W2?
B4O24Pb12W2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.56 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is B4O24Pb12W2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.56 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is B4O24Pb12W2 thermodynamically stable?
B4O24Pb12W2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.002 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of B4O24Pb12W2 are known?
5 structures of B4O24Pb12W2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does B4O24Pb12W2 contain?
B4O24Pb12W2 contains B, O, Pb, and W (4 elements).
Where does the data for B4O24Pb12W2 come from?
B4O24Pb12W2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique complex oxide, B4O24Pb12W2 represents a specialized structural motif within the broader landscape of lead-based borate-tungstate systems. It stands out for its high structural complexity and the potential for tunable electronic properties inherent to its multi-element framework.

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

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