Ba1Be1O4Si1

Ba1Be1O4Si1 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating inorganic compound containing barium, beryllium, oxygen, and silicon.

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Crystal structure of Ba1Be1O4Si1
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ba1Be1O4Si1

Ba1Be1O4Si1 is a complex inorganic compound composed of barium, beryllium, oxygen, and silicon. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline arrangement that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions.

This material exhibits insulating electronic characteristics, typical of wide-band-gap oxides. Its unique combination of alkaline earth metals and silicate-like structural motifs makes it a subject of interest for fundamental solid-state research and specialized material development.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ba1Be1O4Si1, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

4.61 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

6
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Ba1Be1O4Si1 is used.

Solid-state researchAdvanced materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ba1Be1O4Si1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ba1Be1O4Si1?

Ba1Be1O4Si1 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating inorganic compound containing barium, beryllium, oxygen, and silicon.

More questions
What is Ba1Be1O4Si1 used for?
Ba1Be1O4Si1 is used in solid-state research and advanced materials development.
What is the band gap of Ba1Be1O4Si1?
Ba1Be1O4Si1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 4.61 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is Ba1Be1O4Si1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.61 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Ba1Be1O4Si1 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ba1Be1O4Si1 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ba1Be1O4Si1 are known?
6 structures of Ba1Be1O4Si1 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Ba1Be1O4Si1 contain?
Ba1Be1O4Si1 contains Ba, Be, O, and Si (4 elements).
Where does the data for Ba1Be1O4Si1 come from?
Ba1Be1O4Si1 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic compound, Ba1Be1O4Si1 serves as a distinct representative of its chemical family. While it currently stands as a singular entry in this classification, its thermodynamic stability and electronic profile distinguish it as a reliable candidate for further investigation into complex oxide systems.

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

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