Ca2O16Te6

Ca2O16Te6 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting oxide telluride compound identified through multi-database structural analysis.

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Crystal structure of Ca2O16Te6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ca2O16Te6

Ca2O16Te6 is a complex oxide telluride that exists as a thermodynamically stable phase on the convex hull. Its unique composition of calcium, oxygen, and tellurium results in a semiconducting electronic character, making it a subject of interest for researchers investigating novel inorganic frameworks.

Given its presence across multiple structural databases, this compound represents a well-defined crystalline material. Its stability suggests potential for integration into specialized electronic or optical systems where precise control over semiconducting properties is required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ca2O16Te6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.02 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 Ca2O16Te6 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistryMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ca2O16Te6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ca2O16Te6?

Ca2O16Te6 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting oxide telluride compound identified through multi-database structural analysis.

More questions
What is Ca2O16Te6 used for?
Ca2O16Te6 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of Ca2O16Te6?
Ca2O16Te6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.02 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Ca2O16Te6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.02 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ca2O16Te6 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ca2O16Te6 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ca2O16Te6 are known?
5 structures of Ca2O16Te6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Ca2O16Te6 contain?
Ca2O16Te6 contains Ca, O, and Te (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ca2O16Te6 come from?
Ca2O16Te6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct oxide telluride, Ca2O16Te6 occupies a specialized niche in materials science. Without direct structural siblings in this specific class, it serves as a primary reference point for understanding the interplay between alkaline earth metals and chalcogen-oxygen frameworks in stable, semiconducting crystalline architectures.

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

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