K2Nb2Nd4O12
K2Nb2Nd4O12 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating oxide used in the development of lead-free piezoelectric materials for electronic components.
About K2Nb2Nd4O12
K2Nb2Nd4O12 is a complex oxide belonging to the lead-free piezoelectric class, characterized by its status as a thermodynamically stable phase on the convex hull. As a wide-band-gap insulator, it possesses the electronic properties necessary for high-performance dielectric applications where thermal and structural stability are critical.
This compound is of significant interest to researchers seeking alternatives to traditional lead-based ceramics. Its unique structural arrangement allows it to function effectively in environments where insulating behavior and piezoelectric response are required for advanced sensing and actuation technologies.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for K2Nb2Nd4O12, 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 K2Nb2Nd4O12 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about K2Nb2Nd4O12, answered from cross-validated data.
What is K2Nb2Nd4O12?
K2Nb2Nd4O12 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating oxide used in the development of lead-free piezoelectric materials for electronic components.
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What is the band gap of K2Nb2Nd4O12?
Is K2Nb2Nd4O12 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is K2Nb2Nd4O12 thermodynamically stable?
How many polymorphs of K2Nb2Nd4O12 are known?
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How It Compares
Within the lead-free piezoelectrics class.
Within the diverse family of lead-free piezoelectrics, K2Nb2Nd4O12 offers a distinct structural complexity compared to simpler perovskite-based members like BaTiO3 or KNbO3. While many of its class counterparts are well-established binary or ternary oxides, this quaternary system provides a unique chemical landscape that differentiates its dielectric performance from standard materials like NaTaO3 or KTaO3.
Related Compounds
Other Lead-Free Piezoelectrics in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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