MgBi2O5

MgBi2O5 is a metastable, semiconducting ternary oxide known for its diverse structural configurations.

BiMgO
Crystal structure of MgBi2O5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MgBi2O5

MgBi2O5 is a complex oxide featuring magnesium and bismuth. As a semiconducting material, it represents an interesting subject for researchers investigating electronic properties in ternary oxide systems.

Despite its metastable nature, the compound exhibits significant structural versatility, as evidenced by the numerous distinct configurations documented in materials databases. This structural richness makes it a compelling candidate for fundamental studies into phase stability and synthesis pathways.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MgBi2O5, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.28–0.56 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.029 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

16
3 databases, 6 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where MgBi2O5 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state chemistry studiesElectronic property investigation
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MgBi2O5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MgBi2O5?

MgBi2O5 is a metastable, semiconducting ternary oxide known for its diverse structural configurations.

More questions
What is MgBi2O5 used for?
MgBi2O5 is used in materials science research, solid-state chemistry studies, and electronic property investigation.
What is the band gap of MgBi2O5?
MgBi2O5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.28–0.56 eV across 16 reported structures.
Is MgBi2O5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.56 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is MgBi2O5 thermodynamically stable?
MgBi2O5 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.029 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of MgBi2O5 are known?
16 structures of MgBi2O5 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 6 distinct space groups.
What elements does MgBi2O5 contain?
MgBi2O5 contains Bi, Mg, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for MgBi2O5 come from?
MgBi2O5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary oxide, MgBi2O5 occupies a specialized niche in materials science where its metastable character distinguishes it from more common, highly stable binary oxides, offering a distinct structural landscape for exploration.

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

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