TaBi3O7

TaBi3O7 is a semiconducting perovskite oxide characterized by its complex structural arrangement and metastable nature.

Crystal structure of TaBi3O7
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About TaBi3O7

TaBi3O7 is a complex perovskite oxide featuring a semiconducting electronic character. Its composition of tantalum, bismuth, and oxygen places it within a versatile family of materials known for their diverse structural arrangements and potential for tunable physical properties.

While it remains a subject of ongoing structural investigation, this compound is categorized as being above the thermodynamic hull. Its role in materials science is primarily defined by its structural complexity, as researchers examine its potential utility in specialized electronic or optoelectronic applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for TaBi3O7, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.96–2.26 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.161 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 2 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting TaBi3O7.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where TaBi3O7 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TaBi3O7, answered from cross-validated data.

What is TaBi3O7?

TaBi3O7 is a semiconducting perovskite oxide characterized by its complex structural arrangement and metastable nature.

More questions
What is TaBi3O7 used for?
TaBi3O7 is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of TaBi3O7?
TaBi3O7 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.96–2.26 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is TaBi3O7 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.26 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is TaBi3O7 thermodynamically stable?
TaBi3O7 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.161 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of TaBi3O7 are known?
6 structures of TaBi3O7 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
How is TaBi3O7 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for TaBi3O7 include sol gel, solid state (9 procedures documented).
What elements does TaBi3O7 contain?
TaBi3O7 contains Bi, O, and Ta (3 elements).
Where does the data for TaBi3O7 come from?
TaBi3O7 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the perovskite oxides class.

Unlike the highly stable and widely utilized BaTiO3 or the magnetic perovskites like LaMnO3 and BiFeO3, TaBi3O7 exists in a less thermodynamically favorable state. While materials like LaAlO3 are prized for their structural robustness and use as substrates, TaBi3O7 represents a more exotic member of the class that challenges traditional synthesis stability paradigms.

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Related Compounds

Other Perovskite Oxides in the database.

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

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