Sr2Fe2O5

Strontium ferrite · SrFeO2.5

Sr2Fe2O5 is a stable, semiconducting iron-based oxide used as a catalyst for oxygen-evolution reactions in electrochemical applications.

Crystal structure of Sr2Fe2O5 (orthorhombic, Pbcm (No. 57))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Strontium ferrite

Sr2Fe2O5 is a thermodynamically stable oxide that belongs to the class of oxygen-evolution catalysts. As a semiconducting material, it is characterized by a robust structural framework that has been extensively documented across multiple crystallographic databases. Its ability to facilitate oxygen-related redox reactions makes it a subject of significant interest in materials science research. The compound is primarily utilized in the development of electrochemical systems where stable, efficient catalysts are required. By leveraging its electronic properties, researchers aim to improve the performance of oxygen-evolution processes in various energy conversion and storage technologies.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

0.38–0.81 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.001 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

12
4 databases, 5 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for Sr2Fe2O5, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
Pbcm (No. 57)orthorhombic0.810.0005-7.3795.05
Ima2 (No. 46)orthorhombic0.380.0009-7.3785.00
C2/m (No. 12)monoclinic0.680.0166-7.3634.79
Fmmm (No. 69)orthorhombic0.000.0312-12.2025.00
Ima2 (No. 46)Orthorhombic4.79
Ima2 (No. 46)Orthorhombic4.97
No. 0unknown0.69
C2/m (No. 12)Monoclinic4.79
C2/m (No. 12)Monoclinic5.03
Ima2 (No. 46)
Ima2 (No. 46)Orthorhombic5.10
C2/m (No. 12)Monoclinic4.93
Uses

Applications

Where Strontium ferrite is used.

Oxygen-evolution catalysisElectrochemical energy conversionSolid oxide fuel cell research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Strontium ferrite, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Sr2Fe2O5?

Sr2Fe2O5 is a stable, semiconducting iron-based oxide used as a catalyst for oxygen-evolution reactions in electrochemical applications.

More questions
What is Sr2Fe2O5 used for?
Strontium ferrite (Sr2Fe2O5) is used in oxygen-evolution catalysis, electrochemical energy conversion, and solid oxide fuel cell research.
What is the band gap of Sr2Fe2O5?
Strontium ferrite (Sr2Fe2O5) has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.38–0.81 eV across 12 reported structures.
Is Sr2Fe2O5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.81 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Sr2Fe2O5 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Strontium ferrite (Sr2Fe2O5) sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of Sr2Fe2O5?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of Strontium ferrite (Sr2Fe2O5) is orthorhombic symmetry, space group Pbcm (No. 57).
What is the density of Sr2Fe2O5?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Strontium ferrite (Sr2Fe2O5) is 5.05 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of Sr2Fe2O5 are known?
12 structures of Sr2Fe2O5 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 5 distinct space groups.
What elements does Sr2Fe2O5 contain?
Strontium ferrite (Sr2Fe2O5) contains Fe, O, and Sr (3 elements).
Where does the data for Sr2Fe2O5 come from?
Sr2Fe2O5 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, mpaloe, cod, jarvis.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Within the diverse group of oxygen-evolution catalysts, Sr2Fe2O5 distinguishes itself through its thermodynamic stability on the convex hull compared to more complex layered oxides like LiCoO2 or LaNiO3. While materials such as NiO are frequently utilized for their simple binary structure, Sr2Fe2O5 offers a more intricate lattice that provides unique pathways for oxygen transport and catalytic activity, positioning it as a distinct alternative to perovskite-related oxides like LaMnO3 or BiFeO3.

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Related Compounds

Other Oxide Oxygen-Evolution Catalysts in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • mpaloe — Data from mpaloe.
  • cod — Data from the Crystallography Open Database. Cite: Grazulis et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 40, D420 (2012).
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (NIST). Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020).

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