La8O28Si8

La8O28Si8 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating lanthanum silicate compound known for its structural complexity.

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Crystal structure of La8O28Si8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About La8O28Si8

La8O28Si8 is a complex lanthanum silicate characterized by its wide-band-gap insulating electronic profile. As a material that resides on the convex hull, it exhibits significant thermodynamic stability, making it a robust candidate for structural and functional applications in demanding environments.

Its structural complexity is highlighted by its presence in multiple databases, reflecting a well-documented arrangement of atoms. This stability and electronic nature suggest utility in specialized ceramic or dielectric applications where insulating properties are paramount.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for La8O28Si8, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

1.99–4.80 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

12
4 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where La8O28Si8 is used.

Advanced ceramicsDielectric materialsSolid-state electrolyte research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about La8O28Si8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is La8O28Si8?

La8O28Si8 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating lanthanum silicate compound known for its structural complexity.

More questions
What is La8O28Si8 used for?
La8O28Si8 is used in advanced ceramics, dielectric materials, and solid-state electrolyte research.
What is the band gap of La8O28Si8?
La8O28Si8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.99–4.80 eV across 12 reported structures.
Is La8O28Si8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.80 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is La8O28Si8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — La8O28Si8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of La8O28Si8 are known?
12 structures of La8O28Si8 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does La8O28Si8 contain?
La8O28Si8 contains La, O, and Si (3 elements).
Where does the data for La8O28Si8 come from?
La8O28Si8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable lanthanum silicate, this compound represents a well-defined phase within the broader landscape of rare-earth silicates. It serves as a reliable benchmark for studying the structural diversity of lanthanum-based oxide systems.

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

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