Na7NbO6

Na7NbO6 is a metastable, semiconducting perovskite oxide composed of sodium, niobium, and oxygen.

Crystal structure of Na7NbO6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Na7NbO6

Na7NbO6 is a complex perovskite oxide characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a metastable phase, it represents a specialized configuration within the broader family of oxide materials, offering unique structural arrangements for researchers investigating non-equilibrium states.

This compound is of interest for its specific stoichiometry and the role of sodium and niobium in its lattice. Its existence across multiple databases highlights its significance as a subject of ongoing structural study and potential functional exploration in advanced material science.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Na7NbO6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.75 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.093 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Na7NbO6 is used.

Fundamental materials researchSolid-state chemistry studiesExploratory oxide electronics
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Na7NbO6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Na7NbO6?

Na7NbO6 is a metastable, semiconducting perovskite oxide composed of sodium, niobium, and oxygen.

More questions
What is Na7NbO6 used for?
Na7NbO6 is used in fundamental materials research, solid-state chemistry studies, and exploratory oxide electronics.
What is the band gap of Na7NbO6?
Na7NbO6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.75 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Na7NbO6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.75 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Na7NbO6 thermodynamically stable?
Na7NbO6 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.093 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of Na7NbO6 are known?
5 structures of Na7NbO6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Na7NbO6 contain?
Na7NbO6 contains Na, Nb, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for Na7NbO6 come from?
Na7NbO6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the perovskite oxides class.

Unlike the highly stable and widely utilized BaTiO3 or the common perovskite LaAlO3, Na7NbO6 exists in a metastable state. While compounds like LaNiO3 and LaMnO3 are frequently studied for their magnetic and metallic properties, Na7NbO6 occupies a distinct niche as a semiconducting oxide with a high sodium content, setting it apart from the more traditional lanthanide-based perovskites.

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Related Compounds

Other Perovskite Oxides in the database.

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

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