Ni2O6Sn2

Ni2O6Sn2 is a metastable, semiconducting ternary oxide utilized in the development of advanced oxygen-evolution catalysts.

Crystal structure of Ni2O6Sn2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ni2O6Sn2

Ni2O6Sn2 is a complex ternary oxide that functions as a semiconducting material within the oxygen-evolution catalyst class. Its composition of nickel, tin, and oxygen positions it as a subject of interest for researchers aiming to optimize catalytic performance in electrochemical systems.

Despite its metastable nature, the compound has garnered significant attention, as evidenced by multiple reported structures across major materials databases. Its unique electronic character makes it a candidate for specialized applications where precise control over surface reactivity and charge transport is required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ni2O6Sn2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.77 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.026 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

12
3 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Ni2O6Sn2 is used.

Oxygen-evolution catalysisElectrochemical energy conversionMaterials science research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ni2O6Sn2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ni2O6Sn2?

Ni2O6Sn2 is a metastable, semiconducting ternary oxide utilized in the development of advanced oxygen-evolution catalysts.

More questions
What is Ni2O6Sn2 used for?
Ni2O6Sn2 is used in oxygen-evolution catalysis, electrochemical energy conversion, and materials science research.
What is the band gap of Ni2O6Sn2?
Ni2O6Sn2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.77 eV across 12 reported structures.
Is Ni2O6Sn2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.77 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ni2O6Sn2 thermodynamically stable?
Ni2O6Sn2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.026 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of Ni2O6Sn2 are known?
12 structures of Ni2O6Sn2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does Ni2O6Sn2 contain?
Ni2O6Sn2 contains Ni, O, and Sn (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ni2O6Sn2 come from?
Ni2O6Sn2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Within the broad category of oxygen-evolution catalysts, Ni2O6Sn2 occupies a distinct niche compared to more conventional materials like NiO or the layered LiNiO2. While many of its class members, such as LaNiO3 or La2NiO4, are well-established perovskite-related oxides, Ni2O6Sn2 represents a more complex structural arrangement that offers different pathways for catalytic activity.

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Related Compounds

Other Oxide Oxygen-Evolution Catalysts in the database.

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

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