Ba5Dy8O21Zn4

Ba5Dy8O21Zn4 is a complex, wide-gap insulating oxide containing barium, dysprosium, and zinc that is considered a viable candidate for experimental synthesis.

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Crystal structure of Ba5Dy8O21Zn4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ba5Dy8O21Zn4

Ba5Dy8O21Zn4 is a complex quaternary oxide composed of barium, dysprosium, zinc, and oxygen. As a wide-gap insulator, it possesses electronic properties characteristic of stable dielectric materials, making it an intriguing candidate for specialized solid-state applications.

Its status as a near-hull phase suggests that it is likely synthesizable under appropriate laboratory conditions. The existence of multiple reported structures across databases highlights its structural diversity and potential for further investigation in materials science.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ba5Dy8O21Zn4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.37 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.007 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Ba5Dy8O21Zn4 is used.

Solid-state researchDielectric materials developmentAdvanced oxide synthesis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ba5Dy8O21Zn4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ba5Dy8O21Zn4?

Ba5Dy8O21Zn4 is a complex, wide-gap insulating oxide containing barium, dysprosium, and zinc that is considered a viable candidate for experimental synthesis.

More questions
What is Ba5Dy8O21Zn4 used for?
Ba5Dy8O21Zn4 is used in solid-state research, dielectric materials development, and advanced oxide synthesis.
What is the band gap of Ba5Dy8O21Zn4?
Ba5Dy8O21Zn4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.37 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Ba5Dy8O21Zn4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.37 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Ba5Dy8O21Zn4 thermodynamically stable?
Ba5Dy8O21Zn4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.007 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Ba5Dy8O21Zn4 are known?
3 structures of Ba5Dy8O21Zn4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Ba5Dy8O21Zn4 contain?
Ba5Dy8O21Zn4 contains Ba, Dy, O, and Zn (4 elements).
Where does the data for Ba5Dy8O21Zn4 come from?
Ba5Dy8O21Zn4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique quaternary oxide, Ba5Dy8O21Zn4 represents a specialized composition within the broader landscape of rare-earth zinc-based insulators. While it lacks direct structural siblings in this specific class, its thermodynamic stability profile marks it as a significant subject for researchers exploring complex oxide synthesis and insulating behavior.

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

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