Ga8La16O36
Ga8La16O36 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-gap insulating oxide containing gallium and lanthanum.
About Ga8La16O36
Ga8La16O36 is a complex oxide composed of gallium, lanthanum, and oxygen. As a member of the transparent conducting oxide family, it exhibits a wide-gap insulating electronic character that distinguishes it from more conductive metallic oxides. Its position on the convex hull confirms that it is a thermodynamically stable phase under standard conditions. This structural integrity makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating oxide stability and electronic behavior in multicomponent systems. The compound represents a specialized niche within the broader study of transparent oxides, where its unique stoichiometry influences its electronic response. By maintaining a stable configuration, it serves as a reliable model for understanding how heavy rare-earth elements like lanthanum interact with gallium in an oxygen-rich lattice.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Ga8La16O36, 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 Ga8La16O36 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ga8La16O36, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Ga8La16O36?
Ga8La16O36 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-gap insulating oxide containing gallium and lanthanum.
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How It Compares
Within the transparent conducting oxides class.
Unlike common transparent conducting oxides such as ZnO or BaSnO3, which are frequently engineered for high electrical conductivity, Ga8La16O36 functions primarily as a wide-gap insulator. While it shares the oxide framework common to materials like ZnGa2O4 or LaGaO3, its specific stoichiometry results in a distinct electronic profile that limits its use in traditional conductive applications but enhances its potential in specialized dielectric or structural roles.
Related Compounds
Other Transparent Conducting Oxides in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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