TiZn2O4
TiZn2O4 is a metastable semiconducting spinel oxide used in catalytic research and materials science studies.
About TiZn2O4
TiZn2O4 is a complex spinel oxide that functions as a semiconducting material. Its metastable nature makes it a subject of significant interest for researchers exploring phase transitions and structural evolution in oxide systems.
This compound is primarily studied for its potential in catalytic applications where its specific electronic configuration can facilitate surface reactions. Its structural versatility allows it to serve as a model system for understanding the behavior of ternary oxides in high-performance material design.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for TiZn2O4, aggregated across 3 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Synthesis Routes
Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting TiZn2O4.
Applications
Where TiZn2O4 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about TiZn2O4, answered from cross-validated data.
What is TiZn2O4?
TiZn2O4 is a metastable semiconducting spinel oxide used in catalytic research and materials science studies.
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How It Compares
Within the spinel oxide catalysts class.
Within the broad family of spinel and simple oxides, TiZn2O4 occupies a distinct niche compared to highly stable insulators like MgAl2O4 or simple binary oxides such as ZnO. While many members of this class are valued for their thermodynamic robustness, TiZn2O4 is notable for its metastability, which distinguishes it from the more conventional, easily synthesized perovskites like LaAlO3 or the widely used binary catalysts like NiO.
Related Compounds
Other Spinel Oxide Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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