NaSb3O8

NaSb3O8 is a semiconducting sodium antimony oxide that is considered a promising target for experimental synthesis.

NaOSb
Crystal structure of NaSb3O8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About NaSb3O8

NaSb3O8 is a semiconducting oxide composed of sodium, antimony, and oxygen. It is classified as a near-hull stable material, indicating that it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis and further characterization in solid-state chemistry.

The compound is notable for its structural complexity, as evidenced by its presence across multiple databases. It serves as a valuable subject for researchers investigating the interplay between antimony-based frameworks and alkali metal incorporation in semiconducting materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for NaSb3O8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.28–1.04 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.018 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

10
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where NaSb3O8 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchSemiconductor materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NaSb3O8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is NaSb3O8?

NaSb3O8 is a semiconducting sodium antimony oxide that is considered a promising target for experimental synthesis.

More questions
What is NaSb3O8 used for?
NaSb3O8 is used in solid-state chemistry research and semiconductor materials development.
What is the band gap of NaSb3O8?
NaSb3O8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.28–1.04 eV across 10 reported structures.
Is NaSb3O8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.04 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is NaSb3O8 thermodynamically stable?
NaSb3O8 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.018 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of NaSb3O8 are known?
10 structures of NaSb3O8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does NaSb3O8 contain?
NaSb3O8 contains Na, O, and Sb (3 elements).
Where does the data for NaSb3O8 come from?
NaSb3O8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct oxide phase, NaSb3O8 represents a specific structural arrangement within the broader family of sodium-antimony-oxygen compounds. It occupies a unique position in the compositional space, offering a stable alternative to other complex antimonates often explored for their electronic properties.

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

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