Al8K24P16

Al8K24P16 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting ternary compound containing aluminum, potassium, and phosphorus.

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Crystal structure of Al8K24P16
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Al8K24P16

Al8K24P16 is a complex ternary compound composed of aluminum, potassium, and phosphorus. Its position on the convex hull indicates that it is a thermodynamically stable phase, making it a significant subject for structural analysis within its chemical system.

As a semiconducting material, this compound offers unique electronic properties that distinguish it from simple metallic or insulating phases. Its existence across multiple reported structures suggests a versatile framework that warrants further investigation for specialized electronic applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Al8K24P16, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.97 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 1 space group
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Al8K24P16, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Al8K24P16?

Al8K24P16 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting ternary compound containing aluminum, potassium, and phosphorus.

More questions
What is the band gap of Al8K24P16?
Al8K24P16 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.97 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is Al8K24P16 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.97 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Al8K24P16 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Al8K24P16 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Al8K24P16 are known?
4 structures of Al8K24P16 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Al8K24P16 contain?
Al8K24P16 contains Al, K, and P (3 elements).
Where does the data for Al8K24P16 come from?
Al8K24P16 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary phase within the aluminum-potassium-phosphorus system, this compound serves as a critical reference point for understanding the stability and electronic behavior of complex phosphides. Unlike simpler binary compounds, its intricate stoichiometry provides a distinct structural profile that helps define the boundaries of stable phases in this material class.

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

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