AsKSn

AsKSn is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting material investigated for its potential role in advanced photovoltaic and optoelectronic device applications.

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

About AsKSn

AsKSn is a semiconducting ternary compound that occupies a stable position on the convex hull, marking it as a significant candidate for structural investigation. Its electronic character makes it a subject of interest for researchers exploring the next generation of optoelectronic materials.

This material is part of a broader class of perovskite-related structures that are currently being evaluated for their potential in thin-film solar cell technologies. Its stability profile suggests it could serve as a robust platform for further material engineering and device integration.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

0.34–0.52 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where AsKSn is used.

Photovoltaic devicesOptoelectronic researchSemiconductor material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is AsKSn?

AsKSn is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting material investigated for its potential role in advanced photovoltaic and optoelectronic device applications.

More questions
What is AsKSn used for?
AsKSn is used in photovoltaic devices, optoelectronic research, and semiconductor material development.
What is the band gap of AsKSn?
AsKSn has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.34–0.52 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is AsKSn a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.52 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is AsKSn thermodynamically stable?
Yes — AsKSn sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of AsKSn are known?
4 structures of AsKSn are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does AsKSn contain?
AsKSn contains As, K, and Sn (3 elements).
Where does the data for AsKSn come from?
AsKSn data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the halide perovskite photovoltaics class.

Within the diverse landscape of halide perovskite-related materials, AsKSn offers a distinct structural profile compared to well-known members like CsSnI3 or CsPbBr3. While many of its siblings are primarily recognized for their high-efficiency light-harvesting capabilities, AsKSn provides a unique compositional alternative that expands the chemical space available for designing stable, high-performance semiconducting architectures.

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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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