B8Ca8Li8O24

B8Ca8Li8O24 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating oxide compound containing boron, calcium, and lithium.

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Crystal structure of B8Ca8Li8O24
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About B8Ca8Li8O24

B8Ca8Li8O24 is a complex inorganic compound composed of boron, calcium, lithium, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement that maintains its integrity under standard conditions. Its nature as a wide-band-gap insulator suggests that it does not readily conduct electricity, making it a subject of interest for specialized dielectric or optical applications.

Given its multi-element composition, this material offers a unique structural framework that researchers are actively investigating across multiple crystallographic databases. Its stability and insulating character position it as a candidate for fundamental studies in solid-state chemistry, particularly where high-performance, non-conductive oxide materials are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for B8Ca8Li8O24, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

5.04–5.19 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where B8Ca8Li8O24 is used.

Dielectric materials researchSolid-state optical componentsAdvanced ceramic material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about B8Ca8Li8O24, answered from cross-validated data.

What is B8Ca8Li8O24?

B8Ca8Li8O24 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating oxide compound containing boron, calcium, and lithium.

More questions
What is B8Ca8Li8O24 used for?
B8Ca8Li8O24 is used in dielectric materials research, solid-state optical components, and advanced ceramic material development.
What is the band gap of B8Ca8Li8O24?
B8Ca8Li8O24 has a DFT-computed band gap of 5.04–5.19 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is B8Ca8Li8O24 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 5.19 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is B8Ca8Li8O24 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — B8Ca8Li8O24 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of B8Ca8Li8O24 are known?
4 structures of B8Ca8Li8O24 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does B8Ca8Li8O24 contain?
B8Ca8Li8O24 contains B, Ca, Li, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for B8Ca8Li8O24 come from?
B8Ca8Li8O24 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a member of the complex borate-oxide family, B8Ca8Li8O24 stands out for its thermodynamic stability and specific stoichiometry. While many similar multi-component oxides are metastable or difficult to synthesize, this compound occupies a favorable position on the convex hull, indicating a high degree of structural reliability compared to less stable, hypothetical phases in its chemical space.

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

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