Ba2MnO3

Ba2MnO3 is a stable, semiconducting oxide material utilized in catalytic research for oxygen-evolution applications.

Crystal structure of Ba2MnO3 (monoclinic, C2/c (No. 15))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ba2MnO3

Ba2MnO3 is a semiconducting oxide that sits on the convex hull, indicating it is a thermodynamically stable phase within the complex landscape of manganese-based ceramics. Its structural integrity and electronic properties make it a subject of significant interest for catalytic applications where stable oxygen-evolution performance is required.

As a member of the broader family of oxide catalysts, this compound leverages the redox activity of manganese to facilitate electrochemical processes. Its presence in multiple structural databases underscores its importance as a well-defined material for researchers investigating efficient energy conversion and storage technologies.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ba2MnO3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.41–1.51 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

7
3 databases, 2 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for Ba2MnO3, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
C2/c (No. 15)monoclinic1.410.0000-7.2035.75
Cc (No. 9)monoclinic1.510.0066-7.1965.63
C2/c (No. 15)Monoclinic5.52
C2/c (No. 15)Monoclinic5.95
C2/c (No. 15)
C2/c (No. 15)Monoclinic5.82
C2/c (No. 15)
Uses

Applications

Where Ba2MnO3 is used.

Oxygen-evolution catalysisElectrochemical energy conversionMaterials science research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ba2MnO3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ba2MnO3?

Ba2MnO3 is a stable, semiconducting oxide material utilized in catalytic research for oxygen-evolution applications.

More questions
What is Ba2MnO3 used for?
Ba2MnO3 is used in oxygen-evolution catalysis, electrochemical energy conversion, and materials science research.
What is the band gap of Ba2MnO3?
Ba2MnO3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.41–1.51 eV across 7 reported structures.
Is Ba2MnO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.51 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ba2MnO3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ba2MnO3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of Ba2MnO3?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of Ba2MnO3 is monoclinic symmetry, space group C2/c (No. 15).
What is the density of Ba2MnO3?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Ba2MnO3 is 5.75 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of Ba2MnO3 are known?
7 structures of Ba2MnO3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Ba2MnO3 contain?
Ba2MnO3 contains Ba, Mn, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ba2MnO3 come from?
Ba2MnO3 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, mpaloe, jarvis.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Within the class of oxygen-evolution catalysts, Ba2MnO3 occupies a distinct niche compared to more common transition metal oxides like NiO or perovskites such as LaMnO3. While many of its siblings, including LiMn2O4 and LiCoO2, are widely utilized in battery electrodes, Ba2MnO3 offers a unique structural framework that provides a different catalytic environment for oxygen-related electrochemical reactions.

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Related Compounds

Other Oxide Oxygen-Evolution Catalysts in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • mpaloe — Data from mpaloe.
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (NIST). Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020).

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