Ba2MgWO6

Ba2MgWO6 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap insulating oxide used in advanced materials research.

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Crystal structure of Ba2MgWO6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ba2MgWO6

Ba2MgWO6 is a complex oxide characterized by its wide-band-gap insulating behavior. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline structure that maintains integrity under standard conditions. Its composition of barium, magnesium, tungsten, and oxygen suggests a highly ordered arrangement typical of double perovskite-related materials.

This compound is of significant interest in materials science due to its structural stability and electronic insulating properties. Its ability to accommodate various dopants makes it a versatile candidate for research in dielectric materials and advanced ceramic components where high-temperature stability is required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ba2MgWO6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.22 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, 1 space group
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting Ba2MgWO6.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where Ba2MgWO6 is used.

Dielectric materials researchAdvanced ceramic componentsSolid-state electronics
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ba2MgWO6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ba2MgWO6?

Ba2MgWO6 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap insulating oxide used in advanced materials research.

More questions
What is Ba2MgWO6 used for?
Ba2MgWO6 is used in dielectric materials research, advanced ceramic components, and solid-state electronics.
What is the band gap of Ba2MgWO6?
Ba2MgWO6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.22 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Ba2MgWO6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.22 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Ba2MgWO6 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ba2MgWO6 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ba2MgWO6 are known?
5 structures of Ba2MgWO6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
How is Ba2MgWO6 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for Ba2MgWO6 include solid state.
What elements does Ba2MgWO6 contain?
Ba2MgWO6 contains Ba, Mg, O, and W (4 elements).
Where does the data for Ba2MgWO6 come from?
Ba2MgWO6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a member of the complex oxide family, Ba2MgWO6 stands out for its thermodynamic stability and well-defined structural profile. Unlike less stable phases that may decompose or undergo phase transitions, this compound remains a reliable, fixed point in the landscape of ternary and quaternary oxides, serving as a foundational material for exploring insulating behavior in complex lattice environments.

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

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