H12Na12O20Si4

H12Na12O20Si4 is a wide-band-gap insulating silicate compound that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized in a laboratory setting.

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Crystal structure of H12Na12O20Si4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About H12Na12O20Si4

H12Na12O20Si4 is a complex silicate compound characterized by its wide-band-gap electronic structure, which classifies it as an insulator. Its composition suggests a highly ordered arrangement of sodium, silicon, oxygen, and hydrogen, reflecting a structure typical of hydrated mineral phases.

This material is considered near-hull in terms of thermodynamic stability, indicating that it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis. Its existence in multiple reported structures highlights its structural versatility and interest within the broader field of inorganic materials research.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for H12Na12O20Si4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.89 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.004 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

3
3 databases, 2 space groups
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about H12Na12O20Si4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is H12Na12O20Si4?

H12Na12O20Si4 is a wide-band-gap insulating silicate compound that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized in a laboratory setting.

More questions
What is the band gap of H12Na12O20Si4?
H12Na12O20Si4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.89 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is H12Na12O20Si4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.89 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is H12Na12O20Si4 thermodynamically stable?
H12Na12O20Si4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.004 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of H12Na12O20Si4 are known?
3 structures of H12Na12O20Si4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does H12Na12O20Si4 contain?
H12Na12O20Si4 contains H, Na, O, and Si (4 elements).
Where does the data for H12Na12O20Si4 come from?
H12Na12O20Si4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique silicate phase, H12Na12O20Si4 serves as a specialized example of how hydration and alkali metal incorporation influence the stability of complex insulating frameworks. It represents a specific structural niche within silicate chemistry, offering insights into the formation of stable, hydrogen-containing inorganic lattices.

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

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