B40K8O64
B40K8O64 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap insulating potassium borate compound.
About B40K8O64
B40K8O64 is a complex potassium borate compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement of boron, potassium, and oxygen atoms. Its inherent stability makes it a significant subject for researchers investigating the fundamental behavior of borate frameworks in solid-state chemistry. This material is primarily studied for its structural integrity and potential utility in specialized dielectric or optical applications where wide-gap insulating properties are required. Its existence as a stable phase provides a reliable benchmark for understanding complex ternary oxide systems.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for B40K8O64, 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 B40K8O64 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about B40K8O64, answered from cross-validated data.
What is B40K8O64?
B40K8O64 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap insulating potassium borate compound.
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How It Compares
As a thermodynamically stable member of the borate family, B40K8O64 occupies a distinct position in the landscape of complex oxides. While many borates exhibit varying degrees of stability, this compound is notable for its position on the convex hull, indicating a highly favorable energetic state compared to many other complex borate structures.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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