Ce2O7Si2
Ce2O7Si2 is a stable, semimetallic cerium silicate compound characterized by its unique electronic structure and structural diversity.
About Ce2O7Si2
Ce2O7Si2 is a complex cerium-based silicate that exhibits a near-zero-gap electronic structure, placing it in the category of semimetallic materials. Its presence on the thermodynamic convex hull indicates high stability, making it a robust candidate for advanced material synthesis and structural studies.
As a material with multiple documented structural phases, this compound serves as a critical subject for researchers investigating the interplay between rare-earth elements and silicate frameworks. Its unique electronic character suggests potential utility in specialized electronic or catalytic applications where narrow-gap behavior is advantageous.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Ce2O7Si2, aggregated across 2 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Cross-Source DFT Agreement
How well independent DFT databases agree on the thermodynamics of Ce2O7Si2. Tight agreement means computed properties can be trusted without re-running calculations.
Only 1 independent DFT source (materials_project) reports a hull energy for Ce2O7Si2, so cross-source agreement can't be assessed yet.
Reported Structures
Lowest-energy structures reported for Ce2O7Si2, ranked by energy above hull.
| Space GroupSymmetry classification of the crystal arrangement. The number is the international space-group index. | Crystal SystemBroad lattice family, such as cubic, tetragonal, monoclinic, or triclinic, derived from unit-cell symmetry. | Band Gap (eV)Electronic gap calculated for this specific reported structure, measured in electronvolts. | E above hull (eV/atom)Thermodynamic distance from the convex hull for this structure, normalized per atom. Lower is generally more stable. | E/atom (eV)Computed total energy normalized per atom. Use energy above hull, not this value alone, when comparing stability. | Density (g/cm³)Mass per relaxed crystal volume, reported in grams per cubic centimeter. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P21/c (No. 14) | monoclinic | 0.07 | 0.0000 | -8.778 | 4.65 |
| P41 (No. 76) | tetragonal | 0.00 | 0.0205 | -8.758 | 5.06 |
| Pca21 (No. 29) | orthorhombic | 0.00 | 0.0344 | -8.744 | 5.11 |
| P21/c (No. 14) | monoclinic | — | — | — | 4.80 |
| P41 (No. 76) | tetragonal | — | — | — | 5.22 |
| Pca21 (No. 29) | orthorhombic | — | — | — | 5.26 |
| P41 (No. 76) | tetragonal | — | — | — | 5.22 |
Synthesis Routes
Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting Ce2O7Si2.
Applications
Where Ce2O7Si2 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ce2O7Si2, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Ce2O7Si2?
Ce2O7Si2 is a stable, semimetallic cerium silicate compound characterized by its unique electronic structure and structural diversity.
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How It Compares
As a thermodynamically stable phase within the cerium-silicon-oxygen system, Ce2O7Si2 represents a distinct structural arrangement that highlights the versatility of cerium in forming complex oxide networks. While it stands as a singular entity in this context, its stability and electronic profile distinguish it from more common insulating silicates, positioning it as a specialized material for fundamental condensed matter research.
Data sources & attribution
- materials_project — Data from the Materials Project (materialsproject.org). Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013). (CC-BY-4.0)
- cod — Data from the Crystallography Open Database (crystallography.net/cod/). Cite: Grazulis et al., J. Appl. Cryst. 42, 726 (2009). (CC0-1.0)
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