As1Cu1K2

As1Cu1K2 is a stable, semiconducting ternary compound containing arsenic, copper, and potassium.

AsCuK
Crystal structure of As1Cu1K2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About As1Cu1K2

As1Cu1K2 is a ternary arsenide compound that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline arrangement within the arsenic-copper-potassium system.

Its stability and electronic character make it an interesting subject for materials research, particularly in the study of complex pnictides. The compound is characterized by a significant number of reported structural variations, suggesting a rich landscape for further investigation into its physical properties.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for As1Cu1K2, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

1.07 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

27
2 databases, 17 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where As1Cu1K2 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistryMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about As1Cu1K2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is As1Cu1K2?

As1Cu1K2 is a stable, semiconducting ternary compound containing arsenic, copper, and potassium.

More questions
What is As1Cu1K2 used for?
As1Cu1K2 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of As1Cu1K2?
As1Cu1K2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.07 eV across 27 reported structures.
Is As1Cu1K2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.07 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is As1Cu1K2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — As1Cu1K2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of As1Cu1K2 are known?
27 structures of As1Cu1K2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 17 distinct space groups.
What elements does As1Cu1K2 contain?
As1Cu1K2 contains As, Cu, and K (3 elements).
Where does the data for As1Cu1K2 come from?
As1Cu1K2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary compound, As1Cu1K2 serves as a foundational example of stable stoichiometry within the copper-potassium-arsenic chemical space, providing a baseline for understanding how alkali metals and transition metals interact with pnictogens to form semiconducting materials.

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

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