Na3BiO4

Na3BiO4 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting oxide composed of sodium, bismuth, and oxygen.

BiNaO
Crystal structure of Na3BiO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Na3BiO4

Na3BiO4 is a complex oxide composed of sodium, bismuth, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration within the chemical space of bismuth-based oxides.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic characteristics, making it an intriguing candidate for specialized electronic and optoelectronic applications. Its structural stability suggests potential for integration into functional material systems where reliable performance is required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Na3BiO4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.62–0.97 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

10
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Na3BiO4 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistryAdvanced materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Na3BiO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Na3BiO4?

Na3BiO4 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting oxide composed of sodium, bismuth, and oxygen.

More questions
What is Na3BiO4 used for?
Na3BiO4 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry, and advanced materials development.
What is the band gap of Na3BiO4?
Na3BiO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.62–0.97 eV across 10 reported structures.
Is Na3BiO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.97 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Na3BiO4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Na3BiO4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Na3BiO4 are known?
10 structures of Na3BiO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Na3BiO4 contain?
Na3BiO4 contains Bi, Na, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for Na3BiO4 come from?
Na3BiO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique oxide phase, Na3BiO4 serves as a foundational example of stable bismuth-sodium compounds, providing a baseline for understanding the structural and electronic diversity found in similar complex ternary oxide systems.

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

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