Ca2FeSbO6

Ca2FeSbO6 is a stable, semiconducting complex oxide used in advanced materials research.

CaFeOSb
Crystal structure of Ca2FeSbO6 (monoclinic, P21/c (No. 14))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ca2FeSbO6

Ca2FeSbO6 is a complex oxide characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable material located on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions.

This compound is of significant interest for researchers exploring functional oxides with tunable electronic properties. Its specific composition allows for unique interactions between the iron and antimony centers, making it a valuable subject for studies in solid-state chemistry and materials design.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ca2FeSbO6, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

1.20–2.05 eV
Range across DFT structures · ground state: narrow gap

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Stable
3 DFT sources

Structures

7
2 databases, 1 space group
Validation

Cross-Source DFT Agreement

How well independent DFT databases agree on the thermodynamics of Ca2FeSbO6. Tight agreement means computed properties can be trusted without re-running calculations.

Agreement Score

0.92 / 1.00
Trust tier: high

Hull Spread

0.020 eV
EAH spread across sources

Sources Compared

3
jarvis, materials_project, oqmd

Space Group Consensus

Mixed (most: P21/c (No. 14))
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for Ca2FeSbO6, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
——2.050.0000-2.435—
P21/c (No. 14)monoclinic1.480.0000-7.1754.86
P21/m (No. 11)monoclinic0.000.0201-2.277—
——1.200.0254-2.410—
P21/m (No. 11)monoclinic1.500.0269-7.1494.84
——1.720.0395-2.396—
——1.700.1123-2.323—
——1.800.1134-2.322—
——1.390.2202-2.215—
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting Ca2FeSbO6.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where Ca2FeSbO6 is used.

Solid-state researchMaterials science developmentSemiconductor studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ca2FeSbO6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ca2FeSbO6?

Ca2FeSbO6 is a stable, semiconducting complex oxide used in advanced materials research.

More questions
What is Ca2FeSbO6 used for?
Ca2FeSbO6 is used in solid-state research, materials science development, and semiconductor studies.
What is the band gap of Ca2FeSbO6?
Ca2FeSbO6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.20–2.05 eV across 7 reported structures. Standard DFT underestimates band gaps, so the measured gap is typically larger.
Is Ca2FeSbO6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
DFT predicts a band gap of up to 2.05 eV (a semiconductor). Measured gaps are typically larger.
Is Ca2FeSbO6 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ca2FeSbO6 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. stable.
What is the crystal structure of Ca2FeSbO6?
The reference structure of Ca2FeSbO6 is monoclinic symmetry, space group P21/c (No. 14).
What is the density of Ca2FeSbO6?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Ca2FeSbO6 is 4.86 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of Ca2FeSbO6 are known?
7 structures of Ca2FeSbO6 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
How is Ca2FeSbO6 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for Ca2FeSbO6 include sol gel, solid state (3 procedures documented).
What elements does Ca2FeSbO6 contain?
Ca2FeSbO6 contains Ca, Fe, O, and Sb (4 elements).
Where does the data for Ca2FeSbO6 come from?
Ca2FeSbO6 data is cross-referenced from oqmd, materials_project, jarvis.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct oxide phase, Ca2FeSbO6 serves as a foundational example of this specific complex stoichiometry, providing a stable benchmark for exploring how the integration of iron and antimony within a calcium-based framework influences semiconducting behavior.

Data sources & attribution
  • oqmd — Data from the OQMD (oqmd.org). Cite: Saal et al., JOM 65, 1501 (2013); Kirklin et al., npj Comp. Mater. 1, 15010 (2015). (CC-BY-4.0)
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project (materialsproject.org). Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013). (CC-BY-4.0)
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (jarvis.nist.gov), NIST. Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020). (LicenseRef-US-Gov-PD)

Analyze Ca2FeSbO6 in the Lattice Graph platform

Polymorph comparison, confidence scoring, supply-chain risk, and patent monitoring — across 85 source databases.

Explore the Platform →
Results are informational and should be validated by qualified professionals. See Terms of Service