Be4K4O16P4

Be4K4O16P4 is a stable, insulating beryllium potassium phosphate compound used in fundamental materials research.

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Crystal structure of Be4K4O16P4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Be4K4O16P4

Be4K4O16P4 is a complex phosphate material characterized by its insulating electronic nature and high thermodynamic stability. As a member of the broader family of beryllium-containing phosphates, it occupies a position on the convex hull, indicating significant structural robustness under standard conditions.

This compound is of interest in materials science research due to its distinct structural arrangement and stability. Its wide-band-gap electronic character suggests potential utility in applications where electrical insulation or specific optical properties are required, making it a subject of interest for fundamental structural studies.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Be4K4O16P4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

5.26 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Be4K4O16P4 is used.

Fundamental materials researchSolid-state chemistry studiesOptical materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Be4K4O16P4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Be4K4O16P4?

Be4K4O16P4 is a stable, insulating beryllium potassium phosphate compound used in fundamental materials research.

More questions
What is Be4K4O16P4 used for?
Be4K4O16P4 is used in fundamental materials research, solid-state chemistry studies, and optical materials development.
What is the band gap of Be4K4O16P4?
Be4K4O16P4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 5.26 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Be4K4O16P4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 5.26 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Be4K4O16P4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Be4K4O16P4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Be4K4O16P4 are known?
3 structures of Be4K4O16P4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Be4K4O16P4 contain?
Be4K4O16P4 contains Be, K, O, and P (4 elements).
Where does the data for Be4K4O16P4 come from?
Be4K4O16P4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique phosphate structure, Be4K4O16P4 represents a specialized composition within the landscape of beryllium-based inorganic materials. While it lacks direct structural analogs in this specific class, its thermodynamic stability distinguishes it as a reliable candidate for further investigation into the properties of complex alkali-beryllium phosphates.

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

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