Ba2InO6Ta

Ba2InO6Ta is a stable, lead-free complex oxide material used in the development of environmentally friendly piezoelectric and dielectric components.

Crystal structure of Ba2InO6Ta
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ba2InO6Ta

Ba2InO6Ta is a complex oxide belonging to the class of lead-free piezoelectrics. As a wide-band-gap insulator, it exhibits the electronic characteristics necessary for high-performance dielectric applications where avoiding toxic lead components is a primary design objective. Its status as a thermodynamically stable phase on the convex hull suggests favorable synthesis conditions and structural robustness for long-term integration into electronic devices. This stability makes it a compelling subject for researchers investigating alternatives to traditional perovskite-based ferroelectrics. By leveraging its unique structural composition, this material serves as a platform for exploring piezoelectric responses in heavy-metal-free oxide systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ba2InO6Ta, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.95 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 Ba2InO6Ta is used.

Piezoelectric sensorsDielectric resonatorsLead-free electronic components
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ba2InO6Ta, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ba2InO6Ta?

Ba2InO6Ta is a stable, lead-free complex oxide material used in the development of environmentally friendly piezoelectric and dielectric components.

More questions
What is Ba2InO6Ta used for?
Ba2InO6Ta is used in piezoelectric sensors, dielectric resonators, and lead-free electronic components.
What is the band gap of Ba2InO6Ta?
Ba2InO6Ta has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.95 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Ba2InO6Ta a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.95 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Ba2InO6Ta thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ba2InO6Ta sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ba2InO6Ta are known?
3 structures of Ba2InO6Ta are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Ba2InO6Ta contain?
Ba2InO6Ta contains Ba, In, O, and Ta (4 elements).
Where does the data for Ba2InO6Ta come from?
Ba2InO6Ta data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the lead-free piezoelectrics class.

Within the diverse landscape of lead-free piezoelectrics, Ba2InO6Ta offers a distinct structural alternative to the widely utilized BaTiO3. While BaTiO3 remains the industry standard for its high electromechanical coupling, Ba2InO6Ta provides a different chemical framework that avoids the limitations of simple titanates, positioning it alongside more exotic complex oxides like KTaO3 in the search for specialized dielectric properties.

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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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