Lu2Ti2O7

Lu2Ti2O7 is a semiconducting lutetium titanium oxide that is considered synthetically accessible due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

LuOTi
Crystal structure of Lu2Ti2O7
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Lu2Ti2O7

Lu2Ti2O7 is a complex oxide composed of lutetium, titanium, and oxygen. As a semiconducting material, it occupies a unique position in solid-state chemistry, characterized by its proximity to the thermodynamic stability hull, which suggests it is a viable target for experimental synthesis and structural investigation.

Its electronic properties and structural versatility make it a subject of interest for researchers exploring new functional oxides. With multiple reported structures across various databases, it represents a well-documented system that serves as a foundation for understanding the behavior of rare-earth titanates in diverse physical environments.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Lu2Ti2O7, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.51 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.024 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting Lu2Ti2O7.

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 Lu2Ti2O7 is used.

Solid-state researchMaterials science developmentFunctional oxide investigation
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lu2Ti2O7, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Lu2Ti2O7?

Lu2Ti2O7 is a semiconducting lutetium titanium oxide that is considered synthetically accessible due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

More questions
What is Lu2Ti2O7 used for?
Lu2Ti2O7 is used in solid-state research, materials science development, and functional oxide investigation.
What is the band gap of Lu2Ti2O7?
Lu2Ti2O7 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.51 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Lu2Ti2O7 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.51 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Lu2Ti2O7 thermodynamically stable?
Lu2Ti2O7 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.024 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Lu2Ti2O7 are known?
5 structures of Lu2Ti2O7 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
How is Lu2Ti2O7 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for Lu2Ti2O7 include sol gel, solid state (5 procedures documented).
What elements does Lu2Ti2O7 contain?
Lu2Ti2O7 contains Lu, O, and Ti (3 elements).
Where does the data for Lu2Ti2O7 come from?
Lu2Ti2O7 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a member of the broader family of rare-earth titanates, Lu2Ti2O7 stands out for its specific electronic character and structural stability. It serves as a critical reference point for evaluating how the lanthanide contraction influences the physical properties of titanate-based materials, providing a baseline for comparing the performance of heavier rare-earth oxides in similar structural configurations.

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

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