O12Pb4Te4

O12Pb4Te4 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating oxide telluride compound characterized by its robust structural framework.

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Crystal structure of O12Pb4Te4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About O12Pb4Te4

O12Pb4Te4 is a complex oxide telluride that exhibits insulating electronic behavior. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration of lead, tellurium, and oxygen atoms. Its electronic structure suggests potential utility in specialized dielectric or optical applications where wide-gap materials are required. The compound has been characterized across multiple structural databases, reflecting significant interest in its atomic arrangement. This stability makes it a reliable candidate for further investigation in materials science research, particularly for those exploring the intersection of chalcogenide and oxide chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for O12Pb4Te4, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

2.68–3.21 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
4 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where O12Pb4Te4 is used.

Dielectric materials researchOptical materials developmentSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about O12Pb4Te4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is O12Pb4Te4?

O12Pb4Te4 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating oxide telluride compound characterized by its robust structural framework.

More questions
What is O12Pb4Te4 used for?
O12Pb4Te4 is used in dielectric materials research, optical materials development, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of O12Pb4Te4?
O12Pb4Te4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.68–3.21 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is O12Pb4Te4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.21 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is O12Pb4Te4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — O12Pb4Te4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of O12Pb4Te4 are known?
6 structures of O12Pb4Te4 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does O12Pb4Te4 contain?
O12Pb4Te4 contains O, Pb, and Te (3 elements).
Where does the data for O12Pb4Te4 come from?
O12Pb4Te4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct oxide telluride, O12Pb4Te4 occupies a unique position in materials research. While it does not share a direct structural class with common binary oxides or tellurides, its thermodynamic stability sets it apart as a well-defined phase. It serves as a foundational example of how lead, tellurium, and oxygen can form stable, insulating frameworks, providing a benchmark for future studies into more complex multinary systems.

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

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