SiBi2O5

SiBi2O5 is a semiconducting bismuth silicate compound that is considered thermodynamically stable enough to be synthesized for experimental study.

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Crystal structure of SiBi2O5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About SiBi2O5

SiBi2O5 is a complex bismuth silicate that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. Its structural arrangement is characterized by a stable configuration that suggests it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis and characterization within the broader landscape of bismuth-based oxides.

Because of its position as a near-hull phase, this compound represents an intriguing target for materials scientists investigating new functional oxides. Its potential for stability makes it a subject of interest for those exploring electronic or optical properties in ternary bismuth-silicon systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for SiBi2O5, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.71–2.76 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.012 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

9
3 databases, 2 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting SiBi2O5.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where SiBi2O5 is used.

Materials science researchSemiconductor developmentOxide framework exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SiBi2O5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is SiBi2O5?

SiBi2O5 is a semiconducting bismuth silicate compound that is considered thermodynamically stable enough to be synthesized for experimental study.

More questions
What is SiBi2O5 used for?
SiBi2O5 is used in materials science research, semiconductor development, and oxide framework exploration.
What is the band gap of SiBi2O5?
SiBi2O5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.71–2.76 eV across 9 reported structures.
Is SiBi2O5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.76 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is SiBi2O5 thermodynamically stable?
SiBi2O5 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.012 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of SiBi2O5 are known?
9 structures of SiBi2O5 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
How is SiBi2O5 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for SiBi2O5 include solid state (3 procedures documented).
What elements does SiBi2O5 contain?
SiBi2O5 contains Bi, O, and Si (3 elements).
Where does the data for SiBi2O5 come from?
SiBi2O5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique bismuth silicate, SiBi2O5 occupies a distinct space in materials research where it serves as a representative example of how bismuth and silicon can organize into stable, semiconducting oxide frameworks.

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

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