Ba2InNbO6

Ba2InNbO6 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap insulating oxide used in the research and development of lead-free piezoelectric materials.

Crystal structure of Ba2InNbO6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ba2InNbO6

Ba2InNbO6 is a complex perovskite-related oxide that functions as a wide-band-gap insulator. Its position on the convex hull confirms its thermodynamic stability, making it a robust candidate for research into functional ceramic materials that avoid the toxicity associated with traditional lead-based systems. As a member of the lead-free piezoelectric class, this compound is investigated for its potential to support electromechanical coupling in high-performance electronic devices. Its structural integrity and electronic properties are central to its utility in developing environmentally sustainable alternatives for sensing and actuation technologies.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ba2InNbO6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.35 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 Ba2InNbO6 is used.

Piezoelectric sensorsElectronic ceramicsLead-free actuator research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ba2InNbO6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ba2InNbO6?

Ba2InNbO6 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap insulating oxide used in the research and development of lead-free piezoelectric materials.

More questions
What is Ba2InNbO6 used for?
Ba2InNbO6 is used in piezoelectric sensors, electronic ceramics, and lead-free actuator research.
What is the band gap of Ba2InNbO6?
Ba2InNbO6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.35 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Ba2InNbO6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.35 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Ba2InNbO6 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ba2InNbO6 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ba2InNbO6 are known?
3 structures of Ba2InNbO6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Ba2InNbO6 contain?
Ba2InNbO6 contains Ba, In, Nb, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for Ba2InNbO6 come from?
Ba2InNbO6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the lead-free piezoelectrics class.

Within the broader family of lead-free piezoelectrics, Ba2InNbO6 offers a distinct chemical composition compared to the highly studied BaTiO3. While BaTiO3 is a classic ferroelectric benchmark, Ba2InNbO6 provides an alternative structural framework that allows researchers to explore how B-site cation ordering and substitution influence piezoelectric response in complex oxide systems.

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Related Compounds

Other Lead-Free Piezoelectrics in the database.

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

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