Ba2LaNbO6

Ba2LaNbO6 is a thermodynamically stable, lead-free oxide ceramic used as an insulating material in the development of sustainable piezoelectric technologies.

Crystal structure of Ba2LaNbO6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ba2LaNbO6

Ba2LaNbO6 is a complex perovskite-structured oxide that serves as a robust, lead-free alternative in the field of piezoelectric materials. As a wide-band-gap insulator, it exhibits excellent electronic stability, making it a reliable candidate for high-performance dielectric applications. Its position on the thermodynamic convex hull highlights its structural integrity and potential for long-term operational reliability in demanding environments.

This compound is primarily investigated for its role in sustainable electronics where the elimination of toxic lead is a critical design requirement. By leveraging its unique structural properties, researchers aim to develop advanced sensors and actuators that maintain performance without the environmental drawbacks associated with traditional lead-based ceramics.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ba2LaNbO6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.96–3.06 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 3 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting Ba2LaNbO6.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where Ba2LaNbO6 is used.

Piezoelectric sensorsLead-free actuatorsDielectric electronic components
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ba2LaNbO6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ba2LaNbO6?

Ba2LaNbO6 is a thermodynamically stable, lead-free oxide ceramic used as an insulating material in the development of sustainable piezoelectric technologies.

More questions
What is Ba2LaNbO6 used for?
Ba2LaNbO6 is used in piezoelectric sensors, lead-free actuators, and dielectric electronic components.
What is the band gap of Ba2LaNbO6?
Ba2LaNbO6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.96–3.06 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Ba2LaNbO6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.06 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Ba2LaNbO6 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ba2LaNbO6 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ba2LaNbO6 are known?
5 structures of Ba2LaNbO6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
How is Ba2LaNbO6 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for Ba2LaNbO6 include solid state.
What elements does Ba2LaNbO6 contain?
Ba2LaNbO6 contains Ba, La, Nb, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for Ba2LaNbO6 come from?
Ba2LaNbO6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the lead-free piezoelectrics class.

Within the diverse landscape of lead-free piezoelectrics, Ba2LaNbO6 distinguishes itself through its high thermodynamic stability compared to more volatile or moisture-sensitive perovskites like KNbO3. While BaTiO3 remains the industry standard for its well-understood ferroelectric properties, Ba2LaNbO6 offers a distinct structural framework that provides researchers with a more stable, albeit less explored, alternative for specialized electronic components.

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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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