Nd16O56Si16
Nd16O56Si16 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating neodymium silicate compound.
About Nd16O56Si16
Nd16O56Si16 is a complex inorganic compound composed of neodymium, oxygen, and silicon. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural configuration within its chemical system.
Characterized as a wide-band-gap insulator, this material possesses electronic properties typical of stable oxide-silicate frameworks. Its structural integrity makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating high-performance dielectric or ceramic materials.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Nd16O56Si16, aggregated across 3 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where Nd16O56Si16 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Nd16O56Si16, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Nd16O56Si16?
Nd16O56Si16 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating neodymium silicate compound.
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How It Compares
As a unique phase within its chemical system, Nd16O56Si16 serves as a stable reference point for understanding the interplay between rare-earth elements and silicate networks. Unlike less stable configurations, its position on the convex hull suggests a favorable energetic state that warrants further investigation for specialized material applications.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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