Sb2Pb2O7

Sb2Pb2O7 is a semiconducting lead-antimony oxide that is considered a promising candidate for synthesis due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

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Crystal structure of Sb2Pb2O7 (orthorhombic, Ima2 (No. 46))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Sb2Pb2O7

Sb2Pb2O7 is a complex oxide composed of lead, antimony, and oxygen. As a semiconducting material, it occupies a unique position in solid-state chemistry, offering potential for electronic and optoelectronic applications due to its specific elemental composition.

This compound is noted for its near-hull thermodynamic stability, suggesting it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis. With multiple structural configurations identified in materials databases, it serves as a significant subject for researchers investigating the interplay between heavy-metal cations and oxygen coordination.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Sb2Pb2O7, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.65 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.014 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

8
3 databases, 2 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for Sb2Pb2O7, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
Ima2 (No. 46)orthorhombic1.650.0139-6.3838.25
Fd-3m (No. 227)cubic0.000.0861-6.3107.99
Fd-3m (No. 227)cubic0.000.4440-5.9528.26
Fd-3m (No. 227)Cubic7.99
Fd-3m (No. 227)Cubic8.65
Fd-3m (No. 227)Cubic8.33
Fd-3m (No. 227)
Ima2 (No. 46)
Uses

Applications

Where Sb2Pb2O7 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistry studiesAdvanced materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sb2Pb2O7, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Sb2Pb2O7?

Sb2Pb2O7 is a semiconducting lead-antimony oxide that is considered a promising candidate for synthesis due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

More questions
What is Sb2Pb2O7 used for?
Sb2Pb2O7 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry studies, and advanced materials development.
What is the band gap of Sb2Pb2O7?
Sb2Pb2O7 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.65 eV across 8 reported structures.
Is Sb2Pb2O7 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.65 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Sb2Pb2O7 thermodynamically stable?
Sb2Pb2O7 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.014 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
What is the crystal structure of Sb2Pb2O7?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of Sb2Pb2O7 is orthorhombic symmetry, space group Ima2 (No. 46).
What is the density of Sb2Pb2O7?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Sb2Pb2O7 is 8.25 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of Sb2Pb2O7 are known?
8 structures of Sb2Pb2O7 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Sb2Pb2O7 contain?
Sb2Pb2O7 contains O, Pb, and Sb (3 elements).
Where does the data for Sb2Pb2O7 come from?
Sb2Pb2O7 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, mpaloe, jarvis.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct member of the lead-antimony oxide family, Sb2Pb2O7 represents a specific stoichiometry that bridges the gap between simpler binary oxides and more complex mineral-like structures. Its semiconducting nature and structural diversity make it a notable case study for those exploring the broader landscape of mixed-metal oxides.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • mpaloe — Data from mpaloe.
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (NIST). Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020).

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