Sr2FeMoO6

Sr2FeMoO6 is a stable, semiconducting double perovskite oxide used in advanced magnetic and spintronic research.

Crystal structure of Sr2FeMoO6 (triclinic, P1 (No. 1))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Sr2FeMoO6

Sr2FeMoO6 is a complex double perovskite oxide that falls within the broader category of ferrite-based materials. As a thermodynamically stable compound, it maintains a robust structural integrity that makes it a subject of significant interest for researchers investigating electronic and magnetic phenomena in transition metal oxides.

Its semiconducting nature allows for unique charge transport behaviors, distinguishing it from purely insulating or metallic ferrites. This material is primarily utilized in studies concerning spintronics and magnetic sensing, where its distinct electronic character can be leveraged for next-generation device architectures.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Sr2FeMoO6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.19–0.73 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

20
3 databases, 5 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for Sr2FeMoO6, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
P1 (No. 1)triclinic0.610.0000-7.7715.46
P2/c (No. 13)monoclinic0.730.0002-7.7715.48
Fm-3m (No. 225)cubic0.190.0007-7.7715.47
I4/m (No. 87)tetragonal0.000.0011-7.7705.48
P2 (No. 3)monoclinic0.380.0025-7.7695.45
Fm-3m (No. 225)
Fm-3m (No. 225)Cubic6.63
Fm-3m (No. 225)
Fm-3m (No. 225)
I4/m (No. 87)
Fm-3m (No. 225)
Fm-3m (No. 225)Cubic5.99
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting Sr2FeMoO6.

Sol-Gel
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Sol-Gel
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Sol-Gel
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where Sr2FeMoO6 is used.

SpintronicsMagnetic sensorsElectronic device research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sr2FeMoO6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Sr2FeMoO6?

Sr2FeMoO6 is a stable, semiconducting double perovskite oxide used in advanced magnetic and spintronic research.

More questions
What is Sr2FeMoO6 used for?
Sr2FeMoO6 is used in spintronics, magnetic sensors, and electronic device research.
What is the band gap of Sr2FeMoO6?
Sr2FeMoO6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.19–0.73 eV across 20 reported structures.
Is Sr2FeMoO6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.73 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Sr2FeMoO6 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Sr2FeMoO6 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of Sr2FeMoO6?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of Sr2FeMoO6 is triclinic symmetry, space group P1 (No. 1).
What is the density of Sr2FeMoO6?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Sr2FeMoO6 is 5.46 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of Sr2FeMoO6 are known?
20 structures of Sr2FeMoO6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 5 distinct space groups.
How is Sr2FeMoO6 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for Sr2FeMoO6 include sol-gel (3 procedures documented).
What elements does Sr2FeMoO6 contain?
Sr2FeMoO6 contains Fe, Mo, O, and Sr (4 elements).
Where does the data for Sr2FeMoO6 come from?
Sr2FeMoO6 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, jarvis, mpaloe.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the spinel and hexagonal ferrites class.

Within the diverse family of ferrites, Sr2FeMoO6 occupies a specialized niche compared to simpler spinel structures like MgFe2O4 or ZnFe2O4. While those spinels are widely recognized for their conventional magnetic properties, Sr2FeMoO6 offers a more complex electronic landscape, standing apart from perovskite-related oxides like SrFeO3 due to its specific molybdenum-iron ordering that influences its semiconducting behavior.

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Related Compounds

Other Spinel and Hexagonal Ferrites 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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