SrNb6O16
SrNb6O16 is a metastable semiconducting oxide belonging to the perovskite family, primarily utilized in fundamental materials science research.
About SrNb6O16
SrNb6O16 is a complex perovskite oxide characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a metastable phase, it represents a unique structural configuration within the broader family of strontium-niobium-oxygen compounds, offering distinct pathways for materials engineering.
This material is primarily of interest in fundamental solid-state research where its specific stoichiometry and electronic behavior are investigated for potential integration into specialized electronic devices. Its existence across multiple reported structures underscores its significance in exploring non-equilibrium phases in oxide chemistry.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for SrNb6O16, aggregated across 3 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where SrNb6O16 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SrNb6O16, answered from cross-validated data.
What is SrNb6O16?
SrNb6O16 is a metastable semiconducting oxide belonging to the perovskite family, primarily utilized in fundamental materials science research.
What is SrNb6O16 used for?
What is the band gap of SrNb6O16?
Is SrNb6O16 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is SrNb6O16 thermodynamically stable?
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How It Compares
Within the perovskite oxides class.
Unlike the highly stable and widely utilized BaTiO3 or the common perovskite-based catalysts like LaMnO3 and LaFeO3, SrNb6O16 exists in a metastable state, making it a more niche subject of study compared to the robust, extensively characterized members of the perovskite class.
Related Compounds
Other Perovskite Oxides in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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