SbO2

SbO2 is a stable, semiconducting antimony oxide that is widely documented in structural materials databases.

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Crystal structure of SbO2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About SbO2

SbO2 is a thermodynamically stable oxide that occupies a position on the convex hull, indicating significant structural robustness. As a semiconducting material, it offers a unique electronic profile that makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating oxide-based functional materials.

With hundreds of reported structures across major databases, this compound is a well-documented subject in materials science. Its stability and electronic characteristics suggest potential utility in various technological applications where reliable semiconducting behavior is required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for SbO2, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

0.43–2.76 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

311
4 databases, 35 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where SbO2 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science studiesOxide electronics development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SbO2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is SbO2?

SbO2 is a stable, semiconducting antimony oxide that is widely documented in structural materials databases.

More questions
What is SbO2 used for?
SbO2 is used in semiconductor research, materials science studies, and oxide electronics development.
What is the band gap of SbO2?
SbO2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.43–2.76 eV across 311 reported structures.
Is SbO2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.76 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is SbO2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — SbO2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of SbO2 are known?
311 structures of SbO2 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 35 distinct space groups.
What elements does SbO2 contain?
SbO2 contains O and Sb (2 elements).
Where does the data for SbO2 come from?
SbO2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct oxide within its chemical family, SbO2 stands out due to its confirmed thermodynamic stability and well-characterized semiconducting nature, providing a reliable baseline for studying antimony-oxygen systems.

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

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