SrMoO3

strontium molybdate

SrMoO3 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting oxide containing strontium and molybdenum.

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Crystal structure of SrMoO3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About strontium molybdate

SrMoO3 is a stable inorganic compound composed of strontium, molybdenum, and oxygen. As a member of the broader family of complex oxides, it is recognized for its structural integrity and consistent thermodynamic stability on the convex hull.

This material is primarily investigated for its semiconducting electronic character, which makes it a subject of interest for researchers exploring functional oxides. Its structural versatility is evidenced by the multiple reported configurations documented across various material databases.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

1.31 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

13
3 databases, 4 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting SrMoO3.

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

Applications

Where strontium molybdate is used.

semiconductor researchfunctional oxide developmentcatalysis studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about strontium molybdate, answered from cross-validated data.

What is SrMoO3?

SrMoO3 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting oxide containing strontium and molybdenum.

More questions
What is SrMoO3 used for?
strontium molybdate (SrMoO3) is used in semiconductor research, functional oxide development, and catalysis studies.
What is the band gap of SrMoO3?
strontium molybdate (SrMoO3) has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.31 eV across 13 reported structures.
Is SrMoO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.31 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is SrMoO3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — strontium molybdate (SrMoO3) sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of SrMoO3 are known?
13 structures of SrMoO3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
How is SrMoO3 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for SrMoO3 include solid state (3 procedures documented).
What elements does SrMoO3 contain?
strontium molybdate (SrMoO3) contains Mo, O, and Sr (3 elements).
Where does the data for SrMoO3 come from?
SrMoO3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a standalone entry in this context, SrMoO3 serves as a foundational example of a stable, semiconducting molybdenum-based oxide, representing a key reference point for understanding the electronic behavior of similar perovskite-like transition metal oxides.

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

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