O2Te2Th2

O2Te2Th2 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound consisting of thorium, tellurium, and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of O2Te2Th2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About O2Te2Th2

O2Te2Th2 is a complex inorganic compound composed of thorium, tellurium, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement within its chemical system.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic characteristics, making it an interesting subject for fundamental research into heavy-element chalcogenide-oxide systems. Its structural integrity suggests potential for specialized applications where stable, semi-conductive inorganic frameworks are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for O2Te2Th2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.24 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

4
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where O2Te2Th2 is used.

Fundamental materials researchSolid-state electronic device exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about O2Te2Th2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is O2Te2Th2?

O2Te2Th2 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound consisting of thorium, tellurium, and oxygen.

More questions
What is O2Te2Th2 used for?
O2Te2Th2 is used in fundamental materials research and solid-state electronic device exploration.
What is the band gap of O2Te2Th2?
O2Te2Th2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.24 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is O2Te2Th2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.24 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is O2Te2Th2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — O2Te2Th2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of O2Te2Th2 are known?
4 structures of O2Te2Th2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does O2Te2Th2 contain?
O2Te2Th2 contains O, Te, and Th (3 elements).
Where does the data for O2Te2Th2 come from?
O2Te2Th2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a specific ternary phase in the thorium-tellurium-oxygen system, O2Te2Th2 represents a distinct structural configuration. Without other direct structural analogs in its immediate class, it serves as a primary reference point for understanding the stability and electronic behavior of thorium-based tellurite materials.

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

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