Ba2Cu2Te6Y2

Ba2Cu2Te6Y2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting quaternary compound composed of barium, copper, tellurium, and yttrium.

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Crystal structure of Ba2Cu2Te6Y2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ba2Cu2Te6Y2

Ba2Cu2Te6Y2 is a complex quaternary inorganic compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a material that resides on the convex hull, it exhibits significant thermodynamic stability, making it a compelling candidate for fundamental materials research and structural studies.

Its unique composition of barium, copper, tellurium, and yttrium positions it as a specialized subject within solid-state chemistry. The existence of multiple reported structures across databases underscores its structural versatility and the interest it generates among researchers investigating novel semiconducting frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ba2Cu2Te6Y2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.53 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Ba2Cu2Te6Y2 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistry studiesMaterials science development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ba2Cu2Te6Y2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ba2Cu2Te6Y2?

Ba2Cu2Te6Y2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting quaternary compound composed of barium, copper, tellurium, and yttrium.

More questions
What is Ba2Cu2Te6Y2 used for?
Ba2Cu2Te6Y2 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry studies, and materials science development.
What is the band gap of Ba2Cu2Te6Y2?
Ba2Cu2Te6Y2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.53 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Ba2Cu2Te6Y2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.53 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ba2Cu2Te6Y2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ba2Cu2Te6Y2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ba2Cu2Te6Y2 are known?
3 structures of Ba2Cu2Te6Y2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Ba2Cu2Te6Y2 contain?
Ba2Cu2Te6Y2 contains Ba, Cu, Te, and Y (4 elements).
Where does the data for Ba2Cu2Te6Y2 come from?
Ba2Cu2Te6Y2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique quaternary system, Ba2Cu2Te6Y2 occupies a distinct niche in materials science. Without direct structural siblings in this specific class, it serves as a primary reference point for understanding the interplay between its constituent heavy elements and their influence on semiconducting behavior.

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

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