SrSO4

Celestine · Celestite, Strontium sulfate

SrSO4 is a stable, insulating strontium sulfate mineral widely recognized for its structural consistency and geological abundance.

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Crystal structure of SrSO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Celestine

SrSO4 is a robust, thermodynamically stable inorganic compound that exists as a wide-gap insulator. Its structural integrity is underscored by its presence on the convex hull, reflecting a highly favorable energetic state that supports its prevalence in geological and synthetic contexts.

Due to its insulating nature and stability, this compound is frequently studied for its diverse structural arrangements. With numerous documented configurations across multiple databases, it serves as a foundational reference point for understanding sulfate-based material systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

0.02–5.92 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

12
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Celestine is used.

PyrotechnicsStrontium metal productionDrilling fluidsCeramic glazes
Intellectual Property

Patent Landscape

1 patent reference SrSO4 or close compositional variants.

PatentTitleAssigneeGranted
11211627Electrochemical cell including cathode with main phase of perovskite oxide and second phase of SrSO4 and (Co,
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is SrSO4?

SrSO4 is a stable, insulating strontium sulfate mineral widely recognized for its structural consistency and geological abundance.

More questions
What is SrSO4 used for?
Celestine (SrSO4) is used in pyrotechnics, strontium metal production, drilling fluids, and ceramic glazes.
What is the band gap of SrSO4?
Celestine (SrSO4) has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.02–5.92 eV across 12 reported structures.
Is SrSO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 5.92 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is SrSO4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Celestine (SrSO4) sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of SrSO4 are known?
12 structures of SrSO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does SrSO4 contain?
Celestine (SrSO4) contains O, S, and Sr (3 elements).
Where does the data for SrSO4 come from?
SrSO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a prominent sulfate mineral, SrSO4 represents a benchmark for stability within its class. It is distinguished by its reliable thermodynamic profile and consistent insulating behavior, making it a primary subject for researchers investigating the fundamental properties of alkaline earth metal sulfates.

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

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