Bi10I2O14

Bi10I2O14 is a semiconducting bismuth oxyiodide compound that is theoretically predicted to be stable enough for laboratory synthesis.

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Crystal structure of Bi10I2O14
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Bi10I2O14

Bi10I2O14 is a complex bismuth-based oxyiodide that exhibits semiconducting electronic properties. Its structural arrangement reflects the intricate coordination chemistry often found in bismuth-rich chalcogenide-oxide systems, making it a subject of interest for fundamental materials research.

As a material positioned near the thermodynamic hull, this compound is considered a viable candidate for experimental synthesis. Its existence across multiple structural databases highlights its significance in the exploration of new functional inorganic phases.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Bi10I2O14, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.43–2.77 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.002 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Bi10I2O14 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state chemistry studiesPhotocatalytic material exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bi10I2O14, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Bi10I2O14?

Bi10I2O14 is a semiconducting bismuth oxyiodide compound that is theoretically predicted to be stable enough for laboratory synthesis.

More questions
What is Bi10I2O14 used for?
Bi10I2O14 is used in materials science research, solid-state chemistry studies, and photocatalytic material exploration.
What is the band gap of Bi10I2O14?
Bi10I2O14 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.43–2.77 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is Bi10I2O14 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.77 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Bi10I2O14 thermodynamically stable?
Bi10I2O14 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.002 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Bi10I2O14 are known?
6 structures of Bi10I2O14 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Bi10I2O14 contain?
Bi10I2O14 contains Bi, I, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for Bi10I2O14 come from?
Bi10I2O14 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique bismuth oxyiodide, Bi10I2O14 serves as a representative example of the structural diversity possible within the bismuth-oxygen-iodine ternary system, providing a distinct chemical environment compared to simpler binary bismuth oxides or halides.

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

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