Na3BO3
sodium orthoborate · trisodium borate
Na3BO3 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound containing sodium, boron, and oxygen.
About sodium orthoborate
Sodium orthoborate is a stable inorganic compound composed of sodium, boron, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically robust material situated on the convex hull, it exhibits a semiconducting electronic character that makes it an interesting subject for fundamental materials research.
Its structural diversity is highlighted by multiple reported configurations across major databases. This versatility in atomic arrangement provides a foundation for investigating its behavior in various solid-state environments and potential technological roles.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for sodium orthoborate, aggregated across 3 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where sodium orthoborate is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about sodium orthoborate, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Na3BO3?
Na3BO3 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound containing sodium, boron, and oxygen.
What is Na3BO3 used for?
What is the band gap of Na3BO3?
Is Na3BO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is Na3BO3 thermodynamically stable?
How many polymorphs of Na3BO3 are known?
What elements does Na3BO3 contain?
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How It Compares
As a distinct member of the borate family, Na3BO3 serves as a primary reference point for understanding the structural and electronic properties of alkali metal borates. Its high thermodynamic stability distinguishes it as a reliable candidate for further experimental characterization compared to less stable or metastable phases within the broader class of borate materials.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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