Sr2SnO4

Sr2SnO4 is a stable, semiconducting perovskite oxide used in advanced materials research.

Crystal structure of Sr2SnO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Sr2SnO4

Sr2SnO4 belongs to the class of perovskite oxides, characterized by its stable structural configuration on the convex hull. As a semiconducting material, it offers unique electronic properties that make it a subject of interest for researchers exploring functional oxide thin films and electronic components. Its structural integrity is supported by a significant body of reported experimental and computational data. This compound is primarily utilized in materials science research, particularly in studies focused on the synthesis and characterization of complex oxides. Its stable nature provides a reliable platform for investigating the interplay between crystal structure and electronic behavior in tin-based perovskite systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Sr2SnO4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.58–2.71 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

16
3 databases, 4 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting Sr2SnO4.

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

Applications

Where Sr2SnO4 is used.

Materials science researchSemiconductor device developmentOxide thin film studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sr2SnO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Sr2SnO4?

Sr2SnO4 is a stable, semiconducting perovskite oxide used in advanced materials research.

More questions
What is Sr2SnO4 used for?
Sr2SnO4 is used in materials science research, semiconductor device development, and oxide thin film studies.
What is the band gap of Sr2SnO4?
Sr2SnO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.58–2.71 eV across 16 reported structures.
Is Sr2SnO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.71 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Sr2SnO4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Sr2SnO4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Sr2SnO4 are known?
16 structures of Sr2SnO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
How is Sr2SnO4 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for Sr2SnO4 include solid state (7 procedures documented).
What elements does Sr2SnO4 contain?
Sr2SnO4 contains O, Sn, and Sr (3 elements).
Where does the data for Sr2SnO4 come from?
Sr2SnO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the perovskite oxides class.

Within the diverse family of perovskite oxides, Sr2SnO4 occupies a distinct niche compared to transition-metal-based siblings like LaMnO3 or LaNiO3. While many members of this class are noted for their magnetic or metallic properties, Sr2SnO4 is valued for its semiconducting character and structural robustness, positioning it differently from the highly correlated electronic systems found in compounds like LaCoO3 or BiFeO3.

Explore

Related Compounds

Other Perovskite Oxides in the database.

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

Analyze Sr2SnO4 in the Lattice Graph platform

Polymorph comparison, confidence scoring, supply-chain risk, and patent monitoring — across 53 integrated data sources.

Explore the Platform →