Y6UO12

Y6UO12 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting oxide composed of yttrium, uranium, and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of Y6UO12
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Y6UO12

Y6UO12 is a complex oxide featuring a stable arrangement of yttrium, uranium, and oxygen atoms. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline configuration within its chemical system.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior, making it a subject of interest for researchers investigating the interplay between rare-earth elements and actinides. Its structural complexity is highlighted by multiple reported configurations across various databases.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Y6UO12, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.96 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, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Y6UO12 is used.

Nuclear materials researchSolid-state chemistry studiesAdvanced ceramic development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Y6UO12, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Y6UO12?

Y6UO12 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting oxide composed of yttrium, uranium, and oxygen.

More questions
What is Y6UO12 used for?
Y6UO12 is used in nuclear materials research, solid-state chemistry studies, and advanced ceramic development.
What is the band gap of Y6UO12?
Y6UO12 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.96 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Y6UO12 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.96 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Y6UO12 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Y6UO12 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Y6UO12 are known?
5 structures of Y6UO12 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Y6UO12 contain?
Y6UO12 contains O, U, and Y (3 elements).
Where does the data for Y6UO12 come from?
Y6UO12 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique oxide phase, Y6UO12 serves as a foundational reference point for understanding the structural and electronic properties of yttrium-uranium-oxygen compounds, providing a stable benchmark for exploring similar multi-component ceramic systems.

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

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