Y2WO6

Y2WO6 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating oxide that exists in multiple structural forms.

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Crystal structure of Y2WO6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Y2WO6

Y2WO6 is a complex oxide that exhibits a wide-band-gap insulating character, making it an intriguing subject for research into dielectric and optical materials. Its status as a thermodynamically stable phase on the convex hull suggests a robust structural arrangement that resists decomposition under standard conditions.

With multiple reported structural variations across various databases, this compound offers a rich landscape for crystallographic study. Its stability and electronic properties position it as a candidate for specialized applications where insulation and structural integrity are paramount.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Y2WO6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.68–3.36 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

8
3 databases, 3 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting Y2WO6.

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
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where Y2WO6 is used.

Optical materials researchDielectric materials developmentSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Y2WO6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Y2WO6?

Y2WO6 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating oxide that exists in multiple structural forms.

More questions
What is Y2WO6 used for?
Y2WO6 is used in optical materials research, dielectric materials development, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of Y2WO6?
Y2WO6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.68–3.36 eV across 8 reported structures.
Is Y2WO6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.36 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Y2WO6 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Y2WO6 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Y2WO6 are known?
8 structures of Y2WO6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
How is Y2WO6 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for Y2WO6 include solid state (9 procedures documented).
What elements does Y2WO6 contain?
Y2WO6 contains O, W, and Y (3 elements).
Where does the data for Y2WO6 come from?
Y2WO6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct oxide, Y2WO6 occupies a unique niche within its material class, serving as a stable building block for complex inorganic systems. Without direct structural siblings in this specific grouping, it stands as a primary reference point for understanding the interplay between yttrium, tungsten, and oxygen in stable, wide-gap lattice configurations.

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

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