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

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.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for As8Cd4Ge4K4, aggregated across 3 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 As8Cd4Ge4K4 is used.
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.
What is As8Cd4Ge4K4 used for?
What is the band gap of As8Cd4Ge4K4?
Is As8Cd4Ge4K4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is As8Cd4Ge4K4 thermodynamically stable?
How many polymorphs of As8Cd4Ge4K4 are known?
What elements does As8Cd4Ge4K4 contain?
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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.
Related Compounds
Other Halide Perovskite Photovoltaics in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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