Sr4Bi2O

Sr4Bi2O is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of strontium, bismuth, and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of Sr4Bi2O
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Sr4Bi2O

Sr4Bi2O is a distinct inorganic compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement of strontium, bismuth, and oxygen atoms.

This material is of interest to researchers investigating complex oxide systems and bismuth-based semiconductors. Its stability suggests potential for integration into specialized electronic or optoelectronic applications where reliable, fixed-phase materials are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Sr4Bi2O, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.63 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Sr4Bi2O is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationSolid-state chemistry
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sr4Bi2O, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Sr4Bi2O?

Sr4Bi2O is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of strontium, bismuth, and oxygen.

More questions
What is Sr4Bi2O used for?
Sr4Bi2O is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and solid-state chemistry.
What is the band gap of Sr4Bi2O?
Sr4Bi2O has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.63 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is Sr4Bi2O a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.63 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Sr4Bi2O thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Sr4Bi2O sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Sr4Bi2O are known?
6 structures of Sr4Bi2O are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Sr4Bi2O contain?
Sr4Bi2O contains Bi, O, and Sr (3 elements).
Where does the data for Sr4Bi2O come from?
Sr4Bi2O data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique semiconducting phase, Sr4Bi2O occupies a specific niche in materials research, offering a stable structural framework that distinguishes it from more volatile or metastable bismuth-containing compounds.

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

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