Ba2O14Te4Zn2

Ba2O14Te4Zn2 is a stable, semiconducting quaternary oxide composed of barium, oxygen, tellurium, and zinc.

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Crystal structure of Ba2O14Te4Zn2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ba2O14Te4Zn2

Ba2O14Te4Zn2 is a complex quaternary oxide incorporating barium, tellurium, and zinc. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement within its chemical system.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic characteristics, making it an interesting subject for studies involving optoelectronic or functional oxide applications. Its existence across multiple structural databases highlights its significance as a well-defined crystalline compound.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ba2O14Te4Zn2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.67 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 Ba2O14Te4Zn2 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationFunctional oxide development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ba2O14Te4Zn2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ba2O14Te4Zn2?

Ba2O14Te4Zn2 is a stable, semiconducting quaternary oxide composed of barium, oxygen, tellurium, and zinc.

More questions
What is Ba2O14Te4Zn2 used for?
Ba2O14Te4Zn2 is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and functional oxide development.
What is the band gap of Ba2O14Te4Zn2?
Ba2O14Te4Zn2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.67 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Ba2O14Te4Zn2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.67 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ba2O14Te4Zn2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ba2O14Te4Zn2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ba2O14Te4Zn2 are known?
3 structures of Ba2O14Te4Zn2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Ba2O14Te4Zn2 contain?
Ba2O14Te4Zn2 contains Ba, O, Te, and Zn (4 elements).
Where does the data for Ba2O14Te4Zn2 come from?
Ba2O14Te4Zn2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique quaternary oxide, Ba2O14Te4Zn2 occupies a distinct position in materials science research. It serves as a specialized example of how balancing barium, tellurium, and zinc can lead to stable, semiconducting architectures that warrant further investigation for potential electronic utility.

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

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