BaNdFe2O5

BaNdFe2O5 is a semiconducting complex oxide ferrite that is considered a promising candidate for synthesis due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

Crystal structure of BaNdFe2O5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About BaNdFe2O5

BaNdFe2O5 is a complex oxide belonging to the ferrite family, characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a material positioned near the thermodynamic stability hull, it represents a viable candidate for synthesis and experimental characterization in advanced materials research.

Its unique structural arrangement, involving barium, neodymium, and iron, makes it a subject of interest for those studying magnetic oxides. The compound's existence across multiple structural databases underscores its significance as a stable, tunable phase within the broader class of ferrite materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for BaNdFe2O5, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.91 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.008 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

7
3 databases, 3 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting BaNdFe2O5.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where BaNdFe2O5 is used.

Magnetic materials researchSolid-state electronics developmentAdvanced ceramic oxide studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BaNdFe2O5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is BaNdFe2O5?

BaNdFe2O5 is a semiconducting complex oxide ferrite that is considered a promising candidate for synthesis due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

More questions
What is BaNdFe2O5 used for?
BaNdFe2O5 is used in magnetic materials research, solid-state electronics development, and advanced ceramic oxide studies.
What is the band gap of BaNdFe2O5?
BaNdFe2O5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.91 eV across 7 reported structures.
Is BaNdFe2O5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.91 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is BaNdFe2O5 thermodynamically stable?
BaNdFe2O5 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.008 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of BaNdFe2O5 are known?
7 structures of BaNdFe2O5 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
How is BaNdFe2O5 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for BaNdFe2O5 include solid state.
What elements does BaNdFe2O5 contain?
BaNdFe2O5 contains Ba, Fe, Nd, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for BaNdFe2O5 come from?
BaNdFe2O5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the spinel and hexagonal ferrites class.

Within the diverse landscape of ferrites, BaNdFe2O5 occupies a distinct niche compared to standard spinel ferrites like MgFe2O4 or ZnFe2O4. While those spinels are widely utilized for their well-defined magnetic properties, BaNdFe2O5 offers a more complex structural framework that differentiates it from simpler perovskite-related structures like BaFeO3, providing a unique platform for exploring coupled magnetic and electronic phenomena.

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Related Compounds

Other Spinel and Hexagonal Ferrites in the database.

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

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