Ba4Bi2O

Ba4Bi2O is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound composed of barium, bismuth, and oxygen.

BaBiO
Crystal structure of Ba4Bi2O
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ba4Bi2O

Ba4Bi2O is a distinct inorganic compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable material residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase within its compositional space, offering consistent structural integrity for experimental investigation. Its unique stoichiometry involving barium, bismuth, and oxygen suggests specific coordination environments that are of interest for fundamental solid-state chemistry studies. Given its status as a stable phase, this material serves as a reliable candidate for researchers mapping the complex landscape of bismuth-based oxides. It is primarily utilized in academic and laboratory settings to explore the relationship between electronic properties and crystal structure in multi-component systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ba4Bi2O, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.28 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Ba4Bi2O is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchFundamental materials science studiesElectronic property characterization
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ba4Bi2O, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ba4Bi2O?

Ba4Bi2O is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound composed of barium, bismuth, and oxygen.

More questions
What is Ba4Bi2O used for?
Ba4Bi2O is used in solid-state chemistry research, fundamental materials science studies, and electronic property characterization.
What is the band gap of Ba4Bi2O?
Ba4Bi2O has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.28 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Ba4Bi2O a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.28 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ba4Bi2O thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ba4Bi2O sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ba4Bi2O are known?
5 structures of Ba4Bi2O are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Ba4Bi2O contain?
Ba4Bi2O contains Ba, Bi, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ba4Bi2O come from?
Ba4Bi2O data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable semiconducting phase, Ba4Bi2O occupies a significant position within its chemical family, serving as a benchmark for understanding the stability and electronic behavior of complex bismuth-barium oxides.

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

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