LaScO3

lanthanum scandate · lanthanum scandium oxide

LaScO3 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-gap insulating oxide utilized in advanced electronic and dielectric research.

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Crystal structure of LaScO3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About lanthanum scandate

Lanthanum scandate is a robust, thermodynamically stable oxide that functions as a wide-gap insulator. Its structural integrity and electronic properties make it a subject of significant interest for researchers investigating high-performance dielectric materials. The compound is characterized by a high degree of structural diversity, with multiple reported configurations across various databases. This versatility allows it to serve as a foundational material for specialized electronic and thin-film applications where stable insulating behavior is required.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

2.82–3.90 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 2 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting LaScO3.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where lanthanum scandate is used.

High-k dielectric researchThin-film electronic devicesSubstrate material for epitaxial growth
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about lanthanum scandate, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LaScO3?

LaScO3 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-gap insulating oxide utilized in advanced electronic and dielectric research.

More questions
What is LaScO3 used for?
lanthanum scandate (LaScO3) is used in high-k dielectric research, thin-film electronic devices, and substrate material for epitaxial growth.
What is the band gap of LaScO3?
lanthanum scandate (LaScO3) has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.82–3.90 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is LaScO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.90 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is LaScO3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — lanthanum scandate (LaScO3) sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of LaScO3 are known?
6 structures of LaScO3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
How is LaScO3 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for LaScO3 include sol gel, solid state (6 procedures documented).
What elements does LaScO3 contain?
lanthanum scandate (LaScO3) contains La, O, and Sc (3 elements).
Where does the data for LaScO3 come from?
LaScO3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable, wide-gap insulating oxide, LaScO3 represents a highly reliable material within the broader family of rare-earth scandates. It is valued for its thermodynamic stability, which ensures consistent performance in demanding environments compared to less robust insulating alternatives.

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

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