MgO6Sr2U

MgO6Sr2U is a semiconducting complex oxide containing magnesium, strontium, and uranium that is considered a viable candidate for laboratory synthesis.

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Crystal structure of MgO6Sr2U
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MgO6Sr2U

MgO6Sr2U is a complex oxide featuring magnesium, strontium, and uranium. As a semiconducting material, it represents an intriguing intersection of actinide chemistry and alkaline earth oxides, offering unique electronic properties for fundamental study.

Given its status as a near-hull phase, this compound is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis. Its structural characteristics suggest potential utility in specialized electronic or catalytic applications where uranium-based oxide frameworks are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MgO6Sr2U, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.12 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.020 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where MgO6Sr2U is used.

Fundamental materials researchActinide-based ceramic developmentSolid-state electronic studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MgO6Sr2U, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MgO6Sr2U?

MgO6Sr2U is a semiconducting complex oxide containing magnesium, strontium, and uranium that is considered a viable candidate for laboratory synthesis.

More questions
What is MgO6Sr2U used for?
MgO6Sr2U is used in fundamental materials research, actinide-based ceramic development, and solid-state electronic studies.
What is the band gap of MgO6Sr2U?
MgO6Sr2U has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.12 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is MgO6Sr2U a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.12 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is MgO6Sr2U thermodynamically stable?
MgO6Sr2U has a lowest energy above hull of 0.020 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of MgO6Sr2U are known?
3 structures of MgO6Sr2U are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does MgO6Sr2U contain?
MgO6Sr2U contains Mg, O, Sr, and U (4 elements).
Where does the data for MgO6Sr2U come from?
MgO6Sr2U data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique uranium-bearing oxide, MgO6Sr2U occupies a distinct niche within complex oxide materials. While it lacks direct structural siblings in this specific classification, its thermodynamic stability profile marks it as a significant entry point for exploring the behavior of complex actinide-based ceramics.

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

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