Ba2SnO4

Ba2SnO4 is a stable, semiconducting perovskite oxide used in materials science research for its predictable structural and electronic properties.

Crystal structure of Ba2SnO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ba2SnO4

Ba2SnO4 is a thermodynamically stable member of the perovskite oxide family, characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. Its structural integrity and predictable behavior make it a significant subject for researchers investigating oxide-based functional materials.

As a material that sits firmly on the convex hull, it offers a robust platform for electronic applications. Its presence across multiple structural databases highlights its importance in the ongoing study of complex metal oxides and their diverse physical properties.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ba2SnO4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.44 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 1 space group
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting Ba2SnO4.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where Ba2SnO4 is used.

Semiconductor researchOxide electronicsMaterials science development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ba2SnO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ba2SnO4?

Ba2SnO4 is a stable, semiconducting perovskite oxide used in materials science research for its predictable structural and electronic properties.

More questions
What is Ba2SnO4 used for?
Ba2SnO4 is used in semiconductor research, oxide electronics, and materials science development.
What is the band gap of Ba2SnO4?
Ba2SnO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.44 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is Ba2SnO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.44 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ba2SnO4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ba2SnO4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ba2SnO4 are known?
6 structures of Ba2SnO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
How is Ba2SnO4 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for Ba2SnO4 include solid state (5 procedures documented).
What elements does Ba2SnO4 contain?
Ba2SnO4 contains Ba, O, and Sn (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ba2SnO4 come from?
Ba2SnO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the perovskite oxides class.

Within the diverse landscape of perovskite oxides, Ba2SnO4 occupies a distinct niche compared to highly active transition metal oxides like LaNiO3 or LaMnO3. While many of its siblings are extensively studied for their magnetic or ferroelectric properties, such as BiFeO3 or BaTiO3, Ba2SnO4 is valued for its stability and specific semiconducting characteristics in the tin-based oxide category.

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Related Compounds

Other Perovskite Oxides in the database.

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

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