Au1Bi1K2

Au1Bi1K2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting intermetallic compound composed of gold, bismuth, and potassium.

Crystal structure of Au1Bi1K2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Au1Bi1K2

Au1Bi1K2 is a semiconducting compound characterized by its thermodynamic stability on the convex hull. As a member of a structurally diverse class of materials, it represents a unique arrangement of gold, bismuth, and potassium that contributes to the expanding library of complex inorganic phases. Its structural integrity makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating the fundamental properties of ternary intermetallics.

The material is part of a significant collection of reported structures, highlighting its role in the study of electronic and structural trends. By providing a stable configuration for these specific elements, Au1Bi1K2 serves as a valuable reference point for understanding the stability limits and phase behavior of similar ternary systems in solid-state chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Au1Bi1K2, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.87 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

27
2 databases, 19 space groups
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Au1Bi1K2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Au1Bi1K2?

Au1Bi1K2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting intermetallic compound composed of gold, bismuth, and potassium.

More questions
What is the band gap of Au1Bi1K2?
Au1Bi1K2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.87 eV across 27 reported structures.
Is Au1Bi1K2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.87 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Au1Bi1K2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Au1Bi1K2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Au1Bi1K2 are known?
27 structures of Au1Bi1K2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 19 distinct space groups.
What elements does Au1Bi1K2 contain?
Au1Bi1K2 contains Au, Bi, and K (3 elements).
Where does the data for Au1Bi1K2 come from?
Au1Bi1K2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the halide perovskite photovoltaics class.

Unlike the halide-based perovskites such as CsPbBr3 or CsSnI3, which are widely researched for their optoelectronic capabilities, Au1Bi1K2 represents a distinct intermetallic approach to structural complexity. While its siblings often focus on halide frameworks for photovoltaics, this compound occupies a different chemical space, emphasizing thermodynamic stability within its specific elemental composition rather than the traditional halide-perovskite architecture.

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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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