NaMgBO3

NaMgBO3 is a wide-band-gap insulating borate compound that is considered thermodynamically stable and a viable candidate for experimental synthesis.

BMgNaO
Crystal structure of NaMgBO3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About NaMgBO3

NaMgBO3 is an insulating borate compound composed of sodium, magnesium, boron, and oxygen. As a wide-band-gap material, it exhibits electronic properties characteristic of stable dielectric or optical solids that do not conduct electricity under standard conditions. Its structure is defined by the arrangement of these elements into a crystalline framework that maintains high thermodynamic stability.

Because it sits near the convex hull of stability, this compound is a compelling candidate for experimental synthesis and structural characterization. It represents a specific stoichiometry within the broader landscape of complex borate oxides, serving as a foundational material for exploring new inorganic phases with potential applications in optical or electronic technologies.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for NaMgBO3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.59 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.006 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting NaMgBO3.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where NaMgBO3 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state chemistryOptical material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NaMgBO3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is NaMgBO3?

NaMgBO3 is a wide-band-gap insulating borate compound that is considered thermodynamically stable and a viable candidate for experimental synthesis.

More questions
What is NaMgBO3 used for?
NaMgBO3 is used in materials science research, solid-state chemistry, and optical material development.
What is the band gap of NaMgBO3?
NaMgBO3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.59 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is NaMgBO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.59 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is NaMgBO3 thermodynamically stable?
NaMgBO3 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.006 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of NaMgBO3 are known?
5 structures of NaMgBO3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
How is NaMgBO3 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for NaMgBO3 include solid state.
What elements does NaMgBO3 contain?
NaMgBO3 contains B, Mg, Na, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for NaMgBO3 come from?
NaMgBO3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic borate, NaMgBO3 serves as a distinct representative of its class, offering a specific structural composition that distinguishes it from more common binary or ternary oxides. Its status as a near-hull phase highlights its importance as a target for materials discovery, positioning it as a viable subject for laboratory synthesis and further exploration of its physical properties.

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

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