SrUO4

SrUO4 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting ternary oxide containing strontium and uranium.

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Crystal structure of SrUO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About SrUO4

SrUO4 is a semiconducting oxide composed of strontium, uranium, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration within its chemical system, making it a significant subject for structural analysis and materials characterization. The existence of numerous reported structures across multiple databases highlights its importance in solid-state chemistry and materials science research. Its electronic character suggests potential utility in specialized functional applications where semiconducting behavior is required. By maintaining structural integrity under standard conditions, this compound serves as a reliable model for studying uranium-based ternary oxides and their complex bonding environments.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for SrUO4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.83–2.09 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

14
3 databases, 3 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting SrUO4.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where SrUO4 is used.

Solid-state researchMaterials characterizationUranium-based oxide studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SrUO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is SrUO4?

SrUO4 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting ternary oxide containing strontium and uranium.

More questions
What is SrUO4 used for?
SrUO4 is used in solid-state research, materials characterization, and uranium-based oxide studies.
What is the band gap of SrUO4?
SrUO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.83–2.09 eV across 14 reported structures.
Is SrUO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.09 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is SrUO4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — SrUO4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of SrUO4 are known?
14 structures of SrUO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
How is SrUO4 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for SrUO4 include solid state.
What elements does SrUO4 contain?
SrUO4 contains O, Sr, and U (3 elements).
Where does the data for SrUO4 come from?
SrUO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable member of the uranium-based oxide family, SrUO4 serves as a foundational reference point for understanding the structural and electronic diversity of similar ternary systems. It occupies a unique position in the landscape of uranium compounds, providing critical insights into how alkaline earth metals influence the stability and semiconducting properties of these heavy-metal oxides.

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

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