Nb2O8Pr2

Nb2O8Pr2 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating perovskite oxide used in materials research.

Crystal structure of Nb2O8Pr2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Nb2O8Pr2

Nb2O8Pr2 is a thermodynamically stable perovskite oxide characterized by its wide-band-gap insulating electronic nature. As a member of the complex oxide family, it exhibits structural robustness that makes it a subject of interest for fundamental materials science studies.

This compound is primarily utilized in research contexts where its specific electronic and structural properties can be leveraged. Its stability on the convex hull suggests a well-defined crystalline arrangement, facilitating its investigation across multiple structural configurations.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Nb2O8Pr2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.75 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

7
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Nb2O8Pr2 is used.

Materials science researchFundamental solid-state physics studiesOxide electronics development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Nb2O8Pr2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Nb2O8Pr2?

Nb2O8Pr2 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating perovskite oxide used in materials research.

More questions
What is Nb2O8Pr2 used for?
Nb2O8Pr2 is used in materials science research, fundamental solid-state physics studies, and oxide electronics development.
What is the band gap of Nb2O8Pr2?
Nb2O8Pr2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.75 eV across 7 reported structures.
Is Nb2O8Pr2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.75 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Nb2O8Pr2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Nb2O8Pr2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Nb2O8Pr2 are known?
7 structures of Nb2O8Pr2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does Nb2O8Pr2 contain?
Nb2O8Pr2 contains Nb, O, and Pr (3 elements).
Where does the data for Nb2O8Pr2 come from?
Nb2O8Pr2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the perovskite oxides class.

Unlike the highly conductive or magnetic members of the perovskite class such as LaNiO3 or LaMnO3, Nb2O8Pr2 functions as a wide-gap insulator. While many perovskites like BaTiO3 or LaAlO3 are extensively utilized for their ferroelectric or dielectric properties, this compound is distinguished by its specific praseodymium-niobium framework, which offers a unique structural alternative to the more common lanthanum-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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