Be6Cd8O24Si6Te2

Be6Cd8O24Si6Te2 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating inorganic compound composed of beryllium, cadmium, oxygen, silicon, and tellurium.

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Crystal structure of Be6Cd8O24Si6Te2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Be6Cd8O24Si6Te2

Be6Cd8O24Si6Te2 is a complex inorganic compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature and high thermodynamic stability. As a material residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions.

This material is of significant interest for researchers investigating the interplay between beryllium, cadmium, and tellurium within an oxide-silicate framework. Its unique composition suggests potential utility in specialized optical or dielectric applications where wide-gap materials are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Be6Cd8O24Si6Te2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.13 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 Be6Cd8O24Si6Te2 is used.

Advanced dielectric materials researchOptical materials developmentSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Be6Cd8O24Si6Te2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Be6Cd8O24Si6Te2?

Be6Cd8O24Si6Te2 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating inorganic compound composed of beryllium, cadmium, oxygen, silicon, and tellurium.

More questions
What is Be6Cd8O24Si6Te2 used for?
Be6Cd8O24Si6Te2 is used in advanced dielectric materials research, optical materials development, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of Be6Cd8O24Si6Te2?
Be6Cd8O24Si6Te2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.13 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Be6Cd8O24Si6Te2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.13 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Be6Cd8O24Si6Te2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Be6Cd8O24Si6Te2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Be6Cd8O24Si6Te2 are known?
5 structures of Be6Cd8O24Si6Te2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Be6Cd8O24Si6Te2 contain?
Be6Cd8O24Si6Te2 contains Be, Cd, O, Si, and Te (5 elements).
Where does the data for Be6Cd8O24Si6Te2 come from?
Be6Cd8O24Si6Te2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic complex, Be6Cd8O24Si6Te2 stands out for its structural complexity and stability. While it currently lacks direct structural siblings in this specific classification, its existence as a stable phase highlights the diverse potential for multi-element oxide-silicate systems in materials science.

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

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