La2MgFeO6

La2MgFeO6 is a semiconducting, near-hull stable complex oxide that serves as a research-grade material for exploring advanced magnetic and electronic properties.

Crystal structure of La2MgFeO6 (triclinic, P-1 (No. 2))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About La2MgFeO6

La2MgFeO6 is a complex oxide belonging to the broad class of ferrites. As a semiconducting material, it exhibits electronic properties that make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating magnetic and multifunctional oxides. Its structural versatility is highlighted by its presence in multiple reported crystallographic configurations.

Because it is identified as near-hull stable, this compound is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis and characterization. It represents an important addition to the study of ferrite-based materials, offering a unique chemical environment for iron and magnesium ions within the lanthanum-oxygen framework.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for La2MgFeO6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.54 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.002 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

9
3 databases, 2 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for La2MgFeO6, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
P-1 (No. 2)triclinic0.540.0016-7.9686.11
R-3 (No. 148)trigonal0.000.0106-7.9596.11
R-3 (No. 148)
R-3 (No. 148)Trigonal6.11
P-1 (No. 2)Triclinic6.11
R-3 (No. 148)Trigonal6.53
R-3 (No. 148)Trigonal6.88
P-1 (No. 2)Triclinic6.32
P-1 (No. 2)Triclinic6.51
Uses

Applications

Where La2MgFeO6 is used.

Magnetic materials researchSemiconductor device developmentMultifunctional oxide studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about La2MgFeO6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is La2MgFeO6?

La2MgFeO6 is a semiconducting, near-hull stable complex oxide that serves as a research-grade material for exploring advanced magnetic and electronic properties.

More questions
What is La2MgFeO6 used for?
La2MgFeO6 is used in magnetic materials research, semiconductor device development, and multifunctional oxide studies.
What is the band gap of La2MgFeO6?
La2MgFeO6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.54 eV across 9 reported structures.
Is La2MgFeO6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.54 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is La2MgFeO6 thermodynamically stable?
La2MgFeO6 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.002 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
What is the crystal structure of La2MgFeO6?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of La2MgFeO6 is triclinic symmetry, space group P-1 (No. 2).
What is the density of La2MgFeO6?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of La2MgFeO6 is 6.11 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of La2MgFeO6 are known?
9 structures of La2MgFeO6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does La2MgFeO6 contain?
La2MgFeO6 contains Fe, La, Mg, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for La2MgFeO6 come from?
La2MgFeO6 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, jarvis, mpaloe.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the spinel and hexagonal ferrites class.

Within the diverse family of ferrites, La2MgFeO6 occupies a distinct niche compared to classic spinel ferrites like MgFe2O4 or ZnFe2O4. While those spinels are widely utilized for their established magnetic properties, La2MgFeO6 offers a different structural arrangement that distinguishes it from the more common cubic ferrites, positioning it alongside more complex perovskite-related structures like Sr2FeMoO6 in the broader landscape of functional oxides.

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Related Compounds

Other Spinel and Hexagonal Ferrites in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (NIST). Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020).
  • mpaloe — Data from mpaloe.

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