O24Te8Zn8
O24Te8Zn8 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating spinel oxide used primarily as a specialized catalyst in materials science research.
About O24Te8Zn8
O24Te8Zn8 is a complex spinel oxide characterized by its insulating electronic nature and high thermodynamic stability. As a member of the spinel class, it maintains a robust structural framework that is favorable for catalytic applications where durability and chemical consistency are paramount. Its position on the convex hull suggests a highly stable configuration, making it a reliable candidate for long-term experimental use. The material is primarily investigated for its potential in specialized catalytic processes where wide-gap electronic properties can be leveraged to control surface reactivity. By providing a stable platform for molecular interactions, this compound contributes to the broader understanding of how complex oxide architectures influence catalytic performance in industrial and laboratory settings.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for O24Te8Zn8, 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.
Reported Structures
Lowest-energy structures reported for O24Te8Zn8, ranked by energy above hull.
| Space GroupSymmetry classification of the crystal arrangement. The number is the international space-group index. | Crystal SystemBroad lattice family, such as cubic, tetragonal, monoclinic, or triclinic, derived from unit-cell symmetry. | Band Gap (eV)Electronic gap calculated for this specific reported structure, measured in electronvolts. | E above hull (eV/atom)Thermodynamic distance from the convex hull for this structure, normalized per atom. Lower is generally more stable. | E/atom (eV)Computed total energy normalized per atom. Use energy above hull, not this value alone, when comparing stability. | Density (g/cm³)Mass per relaxed crystal volume, reported in grams per cubic centimeter. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pbca (No. 61) | orthorhombic | 3.61 | 0.0007 | -5.482 | 5.59 |
| — | — | — | — | — | 5.29 |
| Pbca (No. 61) | — | — | — | — | — |
Applications
Where O24Te8Zn8 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about O24Te8Zn8, answered from cross-validated data.
What is O24Te8Zn8?
O24Te8Zn8 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating spinel oxide used primarily as a specialized catalyst in materials science research.
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How It Compares
Within the spinel oxide catalysts class.
Within the diverse family of spinel oxides and related binary oxides, O24Te8Zn8 distinguishes itself through its unique composition compared to simpler oxides like ZnO or Al2O3. While materials such as LaMnO3 or LaNiO3 are often studied for their conductive or magnetic properties, O24Te8Zn8 remains firmly in the insulating regime, offering a distinct alternative for applications requiring non-conductive, stable catalytic surfaces.
Related Compounds
Other Spinel Oxide Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
- omat24 — Data from OMat24 (Meta FAIR). Cite: Barroso-Luque et al., arXiv 2410.12771 (2024).
- aflow — Data from AFLOW. Cite: Curtarolo et al., Comp. Mater. Sci. 58, 218 (2012).
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