Ba3Hf2O7

Ba3Hf2O7 is a stable, insulating oxide compound containing barium and hafnium.

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Crystal structure of Ba3Hf2O7
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ba3Hf2O7

Ba3Hf2O7 is a complex oxide composed of barium, hafnium, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it demonstrates robust structural integrity under standard conditions.

This material functions as a wide-band-gap insulator, making it an intriguing candidate for applications requiring high electrical resistivity and thermal stability. Its structural characteristics are well-documented across multiple crystallographic databases.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ba3Hf2O7, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.57 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 Ba3Hf2O7 is used.

Dielectric materials researchHigh-temperature insulator studiesAdvanced ceramic development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ba3Hf2O7, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ba3Hf2O7?

Ba3Hf2O7 is a stable, insulating oxide compound containing barium and hafnium.

More questions
What is Ba3Hf2O7 used for?
Ba3Hf2O7 is used in dielectric materials research, high-temperature insulator studies, and advanced ceramic development.
What is the band gap of Ba3Hf2O7?
Ba3Hf2O7 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.57 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Ba3Hf2O7 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.57 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Ba3Hf2O7 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ba3Hf2O7 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ba3Hf2O7 are known?
3 structures of Ba3Hf2O7 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Ba3Hf2O7 contain?
Ba3Hf2O7 contains Ba, Hf, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ba3Hf2O7 come from?
Ba3Hf2O7 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct oxide phase, Ba3Hf2O7 represents a specialized composition within the broader landscape of barium-hafnium-oxygen materials. It stands out for its inherent thermodynamic stability, which distinguishes it from metastable phases that may require specific synthesis conditions to maintain their structure.

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

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