SrTe3O8

SrTe3O8 is a semiconducting strontium tellurite oxide that is theoretically stable enough to be a target for experimental synthesis.

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Crystal structure of SrTe3O8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About SrTe3O8

SrTe3O8 is a strontium tellurite compound that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. Its structural complexity is highlighted by multiple reported configurations, reflecting the versatile coordination chemistry inherent to tellurium-based oxide systems.

As a near-hull material, this compound is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis. Its stability profile suggests it could serve as a foundational building block for specialized oxide materials requiring specific electronic properties.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for SrTe3O8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.19 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.005 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where SrTe3O8 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationOxide chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SrTe3O8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is SrTe3O8?

SrTe3O8 is a semiconducting strontium tellurite oxide that is theoretically stable enough to be a target for experimental synthesis.

More questions
What is SrTe3O8 used for?
SrTe3O8 is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and oxide chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of SrTe3O8?
SrTe3O8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.19 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is SrTe3O8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.19 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is SrTe3O8 thermodynamically stable?
SrTe3O8 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.005 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of SrTe3O8 are known?
5 structures of SrTe3O8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does SrTe3O8 contain?
SrTe3O8 contains O, Sr, and Te (3 elements).
Where does the data for SrTe3O8 come from?
SrTe3O8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique strontium tellurite, SrTe3O8 occupies a distinct niche in the landscape of complex tellurite oxides, where its semiconducting nature and structural stability make it an intriguing subject for further investigation into its physical properties.

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

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