FeSiO3
Ferrosilite · Iron silicate
FeSiO3 is a semiconducting iron silicate oxide recognized for its potential utility in oxygen-evolution catalysis and electrochemical energy applications.
About Ferrosilite
FeSiO3 is a semiconducting iron-based silicate that belongs to the broader category of oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts. Its structural framework, supported by a significant number of reported configurations, positions it as a material of interest for electrochemical processes where stable, earth-abundant catalysts are required.
As a near-hull material, FeSiO3 is considered a viable candidate for synthesis and experimental validation. Its electronic character and composition make it a distinct subject for researchers aiming to optimize catalytic performance in oxygen-evolution reactions while maintaining thermodynamic robustness.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Ferrosilite, aggregated across 4 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.
Synthesis Routes
Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting FeSiO3.
Applications
Where Ferrosilite is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ferrosilite, answered from cross-validated data.
What is FeSiO3?
FeSiO3 is a semiconducting iron silicate oxide recognized for its potential utility in oxygen-evolution catalysis and electrochemical energy applications.
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How It Compares
Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.
Within the diverse landscape of oxide catalysts, FeSiO3 offers a unique silicate-based alternative to the more traditional transition metal oxides like NiO or the complex layered structures such as LiCoO2 and LaMnO3. While many of its class members rely on high-valence metal centers for catalytic activity, FeSiO3 leverages its specific iron-silicate coordination to provide a different electronic environment compared to perovskite-type materials like BiFeO3.
Related Compounds
Other Oxide Oxygen-Evolution Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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