Ti4Zn3SnO12

Ti4Zn3SnO12 is a semiconducting quaternary oxide that exists as a metastable phase within complex metal-oxygen systems.

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Crystal structure of Ti4Zn3SnO12
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ti4Zn3SnO12

Ti4Zn3SnO12 is a complex quaternary oxide composed of titanium, zinc, tin, and oxygen. As a semiconducting material, it represents a specific arrangement of these elements within a crystalline lattice, drawing interest from researchers investigating multi-component oxide systems. The compound is characterized by its position above the thermodynamic hull, suggesting it is a metastable phase. Its existence across multiple reported structures highlights the ongoing exploration into the phase stability and synthesis pathways of such intricate oxide combinations.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ti4Zn3SnO12, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.84–1.42 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.106 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Ti4Zn3SnO12 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state chemistry studiesExploratory phase synthesis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ti4Zn3SnO12, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ti4Zn3SnO12?

Ti4Zn3SnO12 is a semiconducting quaternary oxide that exists as a metastable phase within complex metal-oxygen systems.

More questions
What is Ti4Zn3SnO12 used for?
Ti4Zn3SnO12 is used in materials science research, solid-state chemistry studies, and exploratory phase synthesis.
What is the band gap of Ti4Zn3SnO12?
Ti4Zn3SnO12 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.84–1.42 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is Ti4Zn3SnO12 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.42 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ti4Zn3SnO12 thermodynamically stable?
Ti4Zn3SnO12 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.106 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of Ti4Zn3SnO12 are known?
6 structures of Ti4Zn3SnO12 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Ti4Zn3SnO12 contain?
Ti4Zn3SnO12 contains O, Sn, Ti, and Zn (4 elements).
Where does the data for Ti4Zn3SnO12 come from?
Ti4Zn3SnO12 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique quaternary oxide, Ti4Zn3SnO12 occupies a specialized niche within the broader landscape of metal oxides. Unlike more common binary or ternary oxides, this compound represents a complex stoichiometry that challenges conventional stability expectations, serving as a case study for the synthesis of metastable phases in multi-element systems.

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

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