Bi2TeO5

Bi2TeO5 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting material composed of bismuth, tellurium, and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of Bi2TeO5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Bi2TeO5

Bi2TeO5 is a complex bismuth tellurium oxide that exists in a thermodynamically stable state on the convex hull. As a semiconducting material, it offers unique electronic properties that make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating functional inorganic compounds. The material has been identified in multiple structural configurations across various databases, highlighting its structural versatility. Its stability suggests potential for integration into robust device architectures where reliable material performance is required. Ongoing studies continue to map its behavior, positioning it as a notable candidate within the landscape of bismuth-based semiconductors.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Bi2TeO5, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.43 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
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting Bi2TeO5.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where Bi2TeO5 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science developmentOptoelectronic component studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bi2TeO5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Bi2TeO5?

Bi2TeO5 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting material composed of bismuth, tellurium, and oxygen.

More questions
What is Bi2TeO5 used for?
Bi2TeO5 is used in semiconductor research, materials science development, and optoelectronic component studies.
What is the band gap of Bi2TeO5?
Bi2TeO5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.43 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Bi2TeO5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.43 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Bi2TeO5 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Bi2TeO5 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Bi2TeO5 are known?
5 structures of Bi2TeO5 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
How is Bi2TeO5 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for Bi2TeO5 include solid state (4 procedures documented).
What elements does Bi2TeO5 contain?
Bi2TeO5 contains Bi, O, and Te (3 elements).
Where does the data for Bi2TeO5 come from?
Bi2TeO5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct semiconducting oxide, Bi2TeO5 represents a specialized composition within the broader family of bismuth-tellurium-oxygen systems. While it lacks direct structural siblings in this specific context, its thermodynamic stability distinguishes it as a reliable phase for fundamental investigations into semiconductor physics and potential optoelectronic utility.

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

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