Sr3Fe2O5

Sr3Fe2O5 is a semiconducting oxide material investigated for its potential role in catalyzing oxygen-evolution reactions.

Crystal structure of Sr3Fe2O5 (orthorhombic, Immm (No. 71))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Sr3Fe2O5

Sr3Fe2O5 is a complex iron-based oxide that functions as a semiconducting material. Its structure and electronic properties place it within the category of oxygen-evolution catalysts, which are essential for driving efficient electrochemical reactions in energy storage and conversion systems.

As a near-hull stable compound, it is considered a viable candidate for experimental synthesis and characterization. Its potential utility lies in its ability to facilitate surface reactions, making it a relevant focus for researchers exploring new pathways for sustainable fuel production and electrochemical catalysis.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Sr3Fe2O5, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.64 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.020 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

9
3 databases, 2 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for Sr3Fe2O5, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
Immm (No. 71)orthorhombic0.640.0200-7.1165.26
Cmmm (No. 65)orthorhombic0.000.0818-7.0545.14
Immm (No. 71)
Immm (No. 71)Orthorhombic5.01
Cmmm (No. 65)Orthorhombic5.46
Cmmm (No. 65)Orthorhombic5.14
Immm (No. 71)Orthorhombic5.29
Immm (No. 71)Orthorhombic5.33
Cmmm (No. 65)Orthorhombic5.39
Uses

Applications

Where Sr3Fe2O5 is used.

Electrochemical energy conversionOxygen-evolution catalysisElectrochemical research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sr3Fe2O5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Sr3Fe2O5?

Sr3Fe2O5 is a semiconducting oxide material investigated for its potential role in catalyzing oxygen-evolution reactions.

More questions
What is Sr3Fe2O5 used for?
Sr3Fe2O5 is used in electrochemical energy conversion, oxygen-evolution catalysis, and electrochemical research.
What is the band gap of Sr3Fe2O5?
Sr3Fe2O5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.64 eV across 9 reported structures.
Is Sr3Fe2O5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.64 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Sr3Fe2O5 thermodynamically stable?
Sr3Fe2O5 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.020 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
What is the crystal structure of Sr3Fe2O5?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of Sr3Fe2O5 is orthorhombic symmetry, space group Immm (No. 71).
What is the density of Sr3Fe2O5?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Sr3Fe2O5 is 5.26 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of Sr3Fe2O5 are known?
9 structures of Sr3Fe2O5 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Sr3Fe2O5 contain?
Sr3Fe2O5 contains Fe, O, and Sr (3 elements).
Where does the data for Sr3Fe2O5 come from?
Sr3Fe2O5 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, jarvis, mpaloe.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Within the diverse landscape of oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts, Sr3Fe2O5 occupies a distinct niche compared to well-established transition metal oxides like NiO or complex perovskites such as LaMnO3. While many of its class members are widely utilized in standard battery chemistries, Sr3Fe2O5 offers a unique structural configuration that differentiates it from the more common lithium-based oxides like LiCoO2 or LiMn2O4, providing an alternative platform for catalytic research.

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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).
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (NIST). Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020).
  • mpaloe — Data from mpaloe.

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