Li3Nb3TeO12

Li3Nb3TeO12 is a semiconducting oxide that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized for use in advanced electronic applications.

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Crystal structure of Li3Nb3TeO12
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li3Nb3TeO12

Li3Nb3TeO12 is a complex oxide featuring lithium, niobium, and tellurium. Its electronic character as a semiconductor suggests potential utility in specialized electronic or optoelectronic device architectures where precise charge transport properties are required.

As a near-hull material, this compound is considered a viable target for experimental synthesis. The existence of multiple reported structural variations indicates a flexible lattice capable of accommodating different atomic arrangements, which is essential for developing functional solid-state materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li3Nb3TeO12, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.06–2.23 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.018 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

9
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Li3Nb3TeO12 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state device developmentMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li3Nb3TeO12, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li3Nb3TeO12?

Li3Nb3TeO12 is a semiconducting oxide that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized for use in advanced electronic applications.

More questions
What is Li3Nb3TeO12 used for?
Li3Nb3TeO12 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state device development, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of Li3Nb3TeO12?
Li3Nb3TeO12 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.06–2.23 eV across 9 reported structures.
Is Li3Nb3TeO12 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.23 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li3Nb3TeO12 thermodynamically stable?
Li3Nb3TeO12 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.018 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Li3Nb3TeO12 are known?
9 structures of Li3Nb3TeO12 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Li3Nb3TeO12 contain?
Li3Nb3TeO12 contains Li, Nb, O, and Te (4 elements).
Where does the data for Li3Nb3TeO12 come from?
Li3Nb3TeO12 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique complex oxide, Li3Nb3TeO12 occupies a distinct niche within the broader landscape of lithium-based ternary and quaternary oxides. Unlike more common battery-related oxides, this compound's specific stoichiometry and semiconductor nature position it as a specialized candidate for exploratory materials science applications.

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

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