TaBiO4

TaBiO4 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting perovskite oxide used in materials science research.

Crystal structure of TaBiO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About TaBiO4

TaBiO4 is a stable member of the perovskite oxide family, characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. Its position on the convex hull suggests a robust structural integrity that makes it a compelling subject for materials research and development in oxide electronics. The compound benefits from a rich set of reported structural data, providing a solid foundation for understanding its behavior in various solid-state environments. Its unique combination of bismuth and tantalum within an oxide framework positions it as a specialized candidate for functional material design.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for TaBiO4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.90–2.98 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

10
3 databases, 3 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting TaBiO4.

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
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where TaBiO4 is used.

Semiconductor researchOxide electronicsSolid-state material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TaBiO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is TaBiO4?

TaBiO4 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting perovskite oxide used in materials science research.

More questions
What is TaBiO4 used for?
TaBiO4 is used in semiconductor research, oxide electronics, and solid-state material development.
What is the band gap of TaBiO4?
TaBiO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.90–2.98 eV across 10 reported structures.
Is TaBiO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.98 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is TaBiO4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — TaBiO4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of TaBiO4 are known?
10 structures of TaBiO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
How is TaBiO4 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for TaBiO4 include sol gel, solid state (10 procedures documented).
What elements does TaBiO4 contain?
TaBiO4 contains Bi, O, and Ta (3 elements).
Where does the data for TaBiO4 come from?
TaBiO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the perovskite oxides class.

While classic perovskites like BaTiO3 are widely utilized for their ferroelectric and dielectric properties, TaBiO4 distinguishes itself as a stable semiconducting alternative. Unlike the transition-metal-heavy systems such as LaNiO3 or LaMnO3, which are often investigated for their magnetic and metallic transitions, TaBiO4 offers a different electronic landscape that complements the insulating nature of materials like LaAlO3.

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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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