As4Ge2K4

As4Ge2K4 is a stable, semiconducting ternary compound that serves as a specialized material for research into advanced photovoltaic and electronic applications.

Crystal structure of As4Ge2K4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About As4Ge2K4

As4Ge2K4 is a semiconducting material that occupies a stable position on the convex hull, indicating significant structural integrity. As a member of the broader halide perovskite-related family, it represents a unique intersection of pnictogen and group 14 chemistry that warrants investigation for electronic applications.

Its role as a stable semiconductor makes it a compelling candidate for researchers exploring non-traditional compositions in photovoltaic and sensing technologies. By leveraging its distinct electronic character, this compound serves as a platform for understanding structure-property relationships in complex ternary systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for As4Ge2K4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.84 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 As4Ge2K4 is used.

Photovoltaic researchSemiconductor device developmentOptoelectronic materials exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about As4Ge2K4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is As4Ge2K4?

As4Ge2K4 is a stable, semiconducting ternary compound that serves as a specialized material for research into advanced photovoltaic and electronic applications.

More questions
What is As4Ge2K4 used for?
As4Ge2K4 is used in photovoltaic research, semiconductor device development, and optoelectronic materials exploration.
What is the band gap of As4Ge2K4?
As4Ge2K4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.84 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is As4Ge2K4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.84 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is As4Ge2K4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — As4Ge2K4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of As4Ge2K4 are known?
5 structures of As4Ge2K4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does As4Ge2K4 contain?
As4Ge2K4 contains As, Ge, and K (3 elements).
Where does the data for As4Ge2K4 come from?
As4Ge2K4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the halide perovskite photovoltaics class.

Unlike the widely studied halide-based perovskites such as CsPbBr3 or CsSnI3, which are primarily defined by their lead or tin-halide frameworks, As4Ge2K4 incorporates arsenic to build its structural architecture. While its siblings often focus on high-efficiency light harvesting through heavy metal halides, this compound offers a distinct chemical alternative that expands the compositional space available for semiconductor development.

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Related Compounds

Other Halide Perovskite Photovoltaics in the database.

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

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