ZrPbO3
ZrPbO3 is a metastable perovskite oxide that functions as a wide-gap insulator.
About ZrPbO3
ZrPbO3 is a perovskite oxide that exhibits wide-band-gap insulating behavior. As a metastable compound, it represents an intriguing subject for researchers investigating the stability and structural diversity of complex lead-based oxides.
Its existence within a well-documented class of materials highlights the importance of phase control in perovskite synthesis. The compound serves as a valuable case study for understanding how atomic arrangements influence the properties of oxides in the broader perovskite family.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for ZrPbO3, 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 ZrPbO3.
Applications
Where ZrPbO3 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ZrPbO3, answered from cross-validated data.
What is ZrPbO3?
ZrPbO3 is a metastable perovskite oxide that functions as a wide-gap insulator.
What is ZrPbO3 used for?
What is the band gap of ZrPbO3?
Is ZrPbO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is ZrPbO3 thermodynamically stable?
How many polymorphs of ZrPbO3 are known?
How is ZrPbO3 synthesized?
What elements does ZrPbO3 contain?
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How It Compares
Within the perovskite oxides class.
Unlike the highly stable and widely utilized BaTiO3, ZrPbO3 is a metastable phase that requires careful processing conditions to synthesize. While materials like LaMnO3 and LaFeO3 are frequently studied for their magnetic and electronic transitions, ZrPbO3 remains a specialized member of the perovskite class, offering a distinct structural profile compared to the more common lanthanide-based perovskites.
Related Compounds
Other Perovskite Oxides in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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