Lu6WO12

Lu6WO12 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating oxide composed of lutetium, tungsten, and oxygen.

LuOW
Crystal structure of Lu6WO12
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Lu6WO12

Lu6WO12 is a complex oxide composed of lutetium, tungsten, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline arrangement that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions. Its electronic character is defined by a wide-band-gap insulating nature, which is a hallmark of many high-performance dielectric materials. This combination of stability and insulating behavior makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating specialized oxide systems. The material is typically studied for its potential roles in high-temperature applications or as a host lattice for luminescent dopants, where its stable structure provides a reliable environment for optical activity. Its existence as a well-defined compound underscores the importance of rare-earth tungstate systems in modern materials discovery.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Lu6WO12, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

3.45 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

2
2 databases, 1 space group
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting Lu6WO12.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Uses

Applications

Where Lu6WO12 is used.

Host material for phosphorsHigh-temperature dielectric researchAdvanced ceramic development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lu6WO12, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Lu6WO12?

Lu6WO12 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating oxide composed of lutetium, tungsten, and oxygen.

More questions
What is Lu6WO12 used for?
Lu6WO12 is used in host material for phosphors, high-temperature dielectric research, and advanced ceramic development.
What is the band gap of Lu6WO12?
Lu6WO12 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.45 eV across 2 reported structures.
Is Lu6WO12 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.45 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Lu6WO12 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Lu6WO12 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Lu6WO12 are known?
2 structures of Lu6WO12 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
How is Lu6WO12 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for Lu6WO12 include sol gel.
What elements does Lu6WO12 contain?
Lu6WO12 contains Lu, O, and W (3 elements).
Where does the data for Lu6WO12 come from?
Lu6WO12 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable, wide-gap insulating oxide, Lu6WO12 serves as a foundational example of how rare-earth elements can be integrated with transition metal oxides to create distinct, thermodynamically favored crystalline phases. While it occupies a unique space in the current database, it reflects the broader class of lutetium-based tungstates that are valued for their chemical durability and electronic passivity.

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

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