Y2TeO2

Y2TeO2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting oxide characterized by its robust structural profile.

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Crystal structure of Y2TeO2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Y2TeO2

Y2TeO2 is a thermodynamically stable inorganic compound that exists on the convex hull, indicating significant structural robustness. As a semiconducting material, it offers unique electronic properties that make it a subject of interest for fundamental solid-state physics and materials science investigations.

With multiple reported structures across various databases, this compound demonstrates a versatile crystalline nature. Its composition of yttrium, tellurium, and oxygen positions it as a complex oxide capable of participating in diverse chemical environments where electronic control is essential.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Y2TeO2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.74 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Y2TeO2 is used.

Solid-state researchSemiconductor materials developmentFundamental materials science
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Y2TeO2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Y2TeO2?

Y2TeO2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting oxide characterized by its robust structural profile.

More questions
What is Y2TeO2 used for?
Y2TeO2 is used in solid-state research, semiconductor materials development, and fundamental materials science.
What is the band gap of Y2TeO2?
Y2TeO2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.74 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Y2TeO2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.74 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Y2TeO2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Y2TeO2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Y2TeO2 are known?
5 structures of Y2TeO2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does Y2TeO2 contain?
Y2TeO2 contains O, Te, and Y (3 elements).
Where does the data for Y2TeO2 come from?
Y2TeO2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct member of the yttrium-tellurium-oxygen system, Y2TeO2 serves as a foundational reference point for exploring the electronic and structural landscape of ternary oxides in this chemical family.

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

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