Ba3Nb2O8
Ba3Nb2O8 is a stable, insulating perovskite oxide used in advanced dielectric and electronic research.
About Ba3Nb2O8
Ba3Nb2O8 is a thermodynamically stable member of the perovskite oxide family, characterized by its wide-band-gap insulating electronic profile. Its structural integrity on the convex hull makes it a reliable candidate for research into complex oxide systems where chemical stability is paramount.
As an insulating perovskite, this compound is primarily investigated for its dielectric properties. Its ability to maintain a stable lattice structure under various conditions positions it as a significant material for high-frequency electronics and potential substrate applications.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Ba3Nb2O8, aggregated across 3 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Synthesis Routes
Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting Ba3Nb2O8.
Applications
Where Ba3Nb2O8 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ba3Nb2O8, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Ba3Nb2O8?
Ba3Nb2O8 is a stable, insulating perovskite oxide used in advanced dielectric and electronic research.
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How It Compares
Within the perovskite oxides class.
Unlike the highly conductive or magnetic perovskites such as LaNiO3 or LaMnO3, Ba3Nb2O8 functions strictly as a wide-gap insulator. While compounds like BaTiO3 are widely utilized for their ferroelectric properties, Ba3Nb2O8 is distinguished by its specific structural stability and insulating nature, making it a distinct alternative to the transition-metal-rich members of the class like LaFeO3 or LaCoO3.
Related Compounds
Other Perovskite Oxides in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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