B2K6P4

B2K6P4 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting material composed of boron, potassium, and phosphorus.

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Crystal structure of B2K6P4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About B2K6P4

B2K6P4 is a complex ternary compound composed of boron, potassium, and phosphorus. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement within its chemical system. Its semiconducting electronic character makes it an intriguing candidate for specialized electronic and optoelectronic investigations. The material has been characterized through multiple structural reports across various databases, highlighting its significance in fundamental materials research. Its unique elemental combination allows for diverse coordination environments that are currently being evaluated for potential functional properties in solid-state applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for B2K6P4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.67 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, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where B2K6P4 is used.

Fundamental materials science researchSolid-state electronic device explorationSemiconductor physics studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about B2K6P4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is B2K6P4?

B2K6P4 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting material composed of boron, potassium, and phosphorus.

More questions
What is B2K6P4 used for?
B2K6P4 is used in fundamental materials science research, solid-state electronic device exploration, and semiconductor physics studies.
What is the band gap of B2K6P4?
B2K6P4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.67 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is B2K6P4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.67 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is B2K6P4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — B2K6P4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of B2K6P4 are known?
4 structures of B2K6P4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does B2K6P4 contain?
B2K6P4 contains B, K, and P (3 elements).
Where does the data for B2K6P4 come from?
B2K6P4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary phase, B2K6P4 occupies a distinct position in the landscape of boron-potassium-phosphorus materials. Without direct structural analogs in its immediate class, it serves as a primary reference point for understanding the interplay between alkali metal cations and boron-phosphorus frameworks in stable crystalline lattices.

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

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