Bi2PdO4

Bi2PdO4 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting ternary oxide that serves as a key subject for research into advanced functional materials.

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Crystal structure of Bi2PdO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Bi2PdO4

Bi2PdO4 is a distinct ternary oxide composed of bismuth, palladium, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline arrangement that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions. Its electronic character is defined as semiconducting, making it a subject of interest for researchers investigating oxide-based electronics. The material is well-documented in structural databases, reflecting a consistent interest in its atomic configuration and potential functional utility. Its stability and predictable electronic behavior position it as a reliable candidate for fundamental studies in materials science and solid-state chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Bi2PdO4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.50 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

10
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Bi2PdO4 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state electronic materialsFundamental materials science studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bi2PdO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Bi2PdO4?

Bi2PdO4 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting ternary oxide that serves as a key subject for research into advanced functional materials.

More questions
What is Bi2PdO4 used for?
Bi2PdO4 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state electronic materials, and fundamental materials science studies.
What is the band gap of Bi2PdO4?
Bi2PdO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.50 eV across 10 reported structures.
Is Bi2PdO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.50 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Bi2PdO4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Bi2PdO4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Bi2PdO4 are known?
10 structures of Bi2PdO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Bi2PdO4 contain?
Bi2PdO4 contains Bi, O, and Pd (3 elements).
Where does the data for Bi2PdO4 come from?
Bi2PdO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary oxide, Bi2PdO4 serves as a foundational example of bismuth-palladium-oxygen chemistry. Without direct structural siblings in this specific grouping, it stands as a singular reference point for exploring the interplay between heavy metal cations and oxygen coordination in semiconducting frameworks.

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

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