Ba2TeO

Ba2TeO is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting ternary oxide compound.

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Crystal structure of Ba2TeO
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ba2TeO

Ba2TeO is a thermodynamically stable inorganic compound that exists firmly on the convex hull, indicating robust structural integrity. As a semiconducting material, it occupies a specific niche in solid-state chemistry where its unique arrangement of barium, tellurium, and oxygen atoms dictates its electronic behavior.

This compound is characterized by significant structural diversity, with multiple documented configurations across materials databases. Its stability and semiconducting nature make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating complex ternary oxides and their potential for advanced electronic applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ba2TeO, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

1.78 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
4 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Ba2TeO is used.

Solid-state electronic researchMaterials science characterizationFundamental condensed matter studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ba2TeO, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ba2TeO?

Ba2TeO is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting ternary oxide compound.

More questions
What is Ba2TeO used for?
Ba2TeO is used in solid-state electronic research, materials science characterization, and fundamental condensed matter studies.
What is the band gap of Ba2TeO?
Ba2TeO has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.78 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is Ba2TeO a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.78 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ba2TeO thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ba2TeO sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ba2TeO are known?
6 structures of Ba2TeO are reported across 4 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Ba2TeO contain?
Ba2TeO contains Ba, O, and Te (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ba2TeO come from?
Ba2TeO data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a standalone entry in this context, Ba2TeO represents a stable, semiconducting member of the ternary oxide family, serving as a baseline for understanding how the coordination of barium and tellurium within an oxygen framework influences material performance.

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

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