Sr2NiMoO6

Sr2NiMoO6 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting double perovskite oxide used in advanced materials research.

MoNiOSr
Crystal structure of Sr2NiMoO6 (tetragonal, I4/m (No. 87))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Sr2NiMoO6

Sr2NiMoO6 is a complex oxide characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline structure that maintains integrity under standard conditions.

This material is of significant interest in materials science due to the interplay between its transition metal components and oxygen framework. Its stability makes it a reliable candidate for research into functional oxides and potential solid-state electronic devices.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Sr2NiMoO6, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

2.23–2.31 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

4
2 databases, 2 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for Sr2NiMoO6, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
I4/m (No. 87)tetragonal2.310.0000-7.4505.57
Fm-3m (No. 225)cubic2.230.0108-7.4395.57
Fm-3m (No. 225)
I4/m (No. 87)
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting Sr2NiMoO6.

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

Applications

Where Sr2NiMoO6 is used.

Solid-state electronics researchFunctional oxide developmentCatalysis studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sr2NiMoO6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Sr2NiMoO6?

Sr2NiMoO6 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting double perovskite oxide used in advanced materials research.

More questions
What is Sr2NiMoO6 used for?
Sr2NiMoO6 is used in solid-state electronics research, functional oxide development, and catalysis studies.
What is the band gap of Sr2NiMoO6?
Sr2NiMoO6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.23–2.31 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is Sr2NiMoO6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.31 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Sr2NiMoO6 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Sr2NiMoO6 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of Sr2NiMoO6?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of Sr2NiMoO6 is tetragonal symmetry, space group I4/m (No. 87).
What is the density of Sr2NiMoO6?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Sr2NiMoO6 is 5.57 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of Sr2NiMoO6 are known?
4 structures of Sr2NiMoO6 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
How is Sr2NiMoO6 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for Sr2NiMoO6 include sol-gel (2 procedures documented).
What elements does Sr2NiMoO6 contain?
Sr2NiMoO6 contains Mo, Ni, O, and Sr (4 elements).
Where does the data for Sr2NiMoO6 come from?
Sr2NiMoO6 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, jarvis.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct member of the complex oxide family, Sr2NiMoO6 stands out for its thermodynamic stability and semiconducting behavior. While many related double perovskites are explored for their magnetic or catalytic properties, this compound serves as a stable baseline for investigating how the specific arrangement of nickel and molybdenum ions influences overall electronic performance.

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).

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