As4B2K6
As4B2K6 is a semiconducting ternary compound of potassium, boron, and arsenic that is considered likely to be synthesizable.
About As4B2K6
As4B2K6 is a complex ternary inorganic compound composed of potassium, boron, and arsenic. Its electronic character is defined as semiconducting, positioning it as a material of interest for specialized electronic or optoelectronic applications where specific band structures are required.
As a near-hull material, this compound is considered likely synthesizable under appropriate experimental conditions. Its presence across multiple structural databases suggests significant interest in its stability and potential for integration into advanced materials research.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for As4B2K6, aggregated across 4 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.
Applications
Where As4B2K6 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about As4B2K6, answered from cross-validated data.
What is As4B2K6?
As4B2K6 is a semiconducting ternary compound of potassium, boron, and arsenic that is considered likely to be synthesizable.
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How It Compares
As a unique ternary phase, As4B2K6 represents an intriguing structural arrangement within the potassium-boron-arsenic system. While it currently stands as a distinct entry without direct structural siblings in this specific class, its thermodynamic proximity to the hull makes it a noteworthy candidate for further experimental investigation compared to less stable theoretical phases.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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