As8Cd4Ge4K4

As8Cd4Ge4K4 is a stable semiconducting quaternary compound investigated for its potential utility in next-generation photovoltaic and optoelectronic technologies.

Crystal structure of As8Cd4Ge4K4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About As8Cd4Ge4K4

As8Cd4Ge4K4 is a complex quaternary semiconducting material that occupies a stable position on the convex hull. Its unique structural arrangement within the broader halide perovskite framework makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating alternative semiconductor architectures.

This compound is primarily studied for its potential roles in optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications. Its electronic character suggests it may offer distinct advantages in light-harvesting systems where stability and specific band characteristics are critical for device performance.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for As8Cd4Ge4K4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.69 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

3
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where As8Cd4Ge4K4 is used.

Photovoltaic researchOptoelectronic device developmentSemiconductor materials science
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about As8Cd4Ge4K4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is As8Cd4Ge4K4?

As8Cd4Ge4K4 is a stable semiconducting quaternary compound investigated for its potential utility in next-generation photovoltaic and optoelectronic technologies.

More questions
What is As8Cd4Ge4K4 used for?
As8Cd4Ge4K4 is used in photovoltaic research, optoelectronic device development, and semiconductor materials science.
What is the band gap of As8Cd4Ge4K4?
As8Cd4Ge4K4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.69 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is As8Cd4Ge4K4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.69 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is As8Cd4Ge4K4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — As8Cd4Ge4K4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of As8Cd4Ge4K4 are known?
3 structures of As8Cd4Ge4K4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does As8Cd4Ge4K4 contain?
As8Cd4Ge4K4 contains As, Cd, Ge, and K (4 elements).
Where does the data for As8Cd4Ge4K4 come from?
As8Cd4Ge4K4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the halide perovskite photovoltaics class.

Unlike more conventional halide perovskites such as CsPbBr3 or CsSnI3, which are widely recognized for their high-efficiency solar performance, As8Cd4Ge4K4 represents a more specialized structural variant. While siblings like Cs4I12Sn4 rely on standard halide-based lattices, this compound incorporates heavier elements to achieve thermodynamic stability, positioning it as a distinct alternative to the lead-based frameworks that currently dominate the field.

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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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