Ga2Nb2O8
Ga2Nb2O8 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating oxide that serves as a structural member of the transparent conducting oxide material class.
About Ga2Nb2O8
Ga2Nb2O8 is a complex oxide composed of gallium, niobium, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically stable material residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural configuration within the broader family of transparent conducting oxides.
Despite its classification among potential transparent conductors, this material exhibits a wide-band-gap insulating electronic character. Its stability and structural properties make it a subject of interest for fundamental materials research and potential dielectric applications.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Ga2Nb2O8, aggregated across 3 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.
Applications
Where Ga2Nb2O8 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ga2Nb2O8, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Ga2Nb2O8?
Ga2Nb2O8 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating oxide that serves as a structural member of the transparent conducting oxide material class.
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What is the band gap of Ga2Nb2O8?
Is Ga2Nb2O8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is Ga2Nb2O8 thermodynamically stable?
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What elements does Ga2Nb2O8 contain?
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How It Compares
Within the transparent conducting oxides class.
While many members of the transparent conducting oxide class, such as ZnO or BaSnO3, are engineered for high electrical conductivity, Ga2Nb2O8 distinguishes itself through its insulating nature. Unlike the more common conductive oxides, it functions as a wide-gap dielectric, positioning it as a structural counterpart to functional materials like ZnGa2O4 or LaGaO3.
Related Compounds
Other Transparent Conducting Oxides in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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