BiKO2

BiKO2 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting ternary oxide composed of bismuth, potassium, and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of BiKO2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About BiKO2

BiKO2 is a ternary oxide composed of bismuth, potassium, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically stable material situated on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase within its chemical system, making it a subject of interest for structural characterization and solid-state chemistry studies.

This compound exhibits semiconducting electronic character, which suggests potential utility in electronic or optoelectronic applications. With multiple reported structures across various databases, it is a well-documented phase that serves as a foundation for understanding complex bismuth-based oxide frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for BiKO2, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

1.85 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
3 DFT sources

Structures

5
4 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where BiKO2 is used.

Solid-state researchMaterials science explorationSemiconductor development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BiKO2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is BiKO2?

BiKO2 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting ternary oxide composed of bismuth, potassium, and oxygen.

More questions
What is BiKO2 used for?
BiKO2 is used in solid-state research, materials science exploration, and semiconductor development.
What is the band gap of BiKO2?
BiKO2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.85 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is BiKO2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.85 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is BiKO2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — BiKO2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of BiKO2 are known?
5 structures of BiKO2 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does BiKO2 contain?
BiKO2 contains Bi, K, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for BiKO2 come from?
BiKO2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary oxide, BiKO2 occupies a distinct position in materials science where its stability and electronic properties provide a benchmark for exploring similar bismuth-containing alkali metal oxides.

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

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