Sn5O6
Sn5O6 is a stable, semiconducting tin oxide material utilized in the research and development of advanced conversion-based battery anodes.
About Sn5O6
Sn5O6 is a semiconducting oxide that sits on the thermodynamic convex hull, indicating robust stability. As a member of the conversion oxide anode family, it represents a complex tin-oxygen phase that offers unique structural pathways for electrochemical energy storage. Its stability profile makes it a compelling subject for researchers investigating high-capacity electrode materials that can withstand the rigors of repeated cycling. The material is characterized by its specific stoichiometry, which distinguishes it from simpler binary tin oxides and positions it as a sophisticated candidate for advanced battery technologies.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Sn5O6, 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 Sn5O6, 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P21/c (No. 14) | monoclinic | 1.77 | 0.0000 | -6.284 | 5.83 |
| P21/c (No. 14) | — | — | — | — | — |
| P21/c (No. 14) | Monoclinic | — | — | — | 6.07 |
| P21/c (No. 14) | Monoclinic | — | — | — | 5.70 |
| P21/c (No. 14) | Monoclinic | — | — | — | 5.86 |
Applications
Where Sn5O6 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sn5O6, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Sn5O6?
Sn5O6 is a stable, semiconducting tin oxide material utilized in the research and development of advanced conversion-based battery anodes.
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How It Compares
Within the conversion oxide anodes class.
Within the class of conversion oxide anodes, Sn5O6 occupies a distinct niche compared to more common binary oxides like SnO2 or transition metal-based options such as CuO and Fe2O3. While many members of this class rely on the simple redox chemistry of transition metals, Sn5O6 leverages the complex coordination of tin to manage volume expansion and electrochemical conversion, offering a different structural approach to the challenges faced by traditional anode materials like MnO2 or Co3O4.
Related Compounds
Other Conversion Oxide Anodes in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
- jarvis — Data from JARVIS (NIST). Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020).
- mpaloe — Data from mpaloe.
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