C4K4Li4O12

C4K4Li4O12 is a stable, wide-gap insulating compound composed of carbon, potassium, lithium, and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of C4K4Li4O12
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About C4K4Li4O12

C4K4Li4O12 is a complex, multi-element compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable material residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions.

Its unique chemical composition suggests potential utility in specialized electrochemical or solid-state applications where wide-gap insulators are required. The material has been identified across multiple structural configurations, highlighting its versatility in crystalline arrangements.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for C4K4Li4O12, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

4.55 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

7
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where C4K4Li4O12 is used.

Solid-state electrolyte researchInsulating material developmentAdvanced inorganic synthesis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about C4K4Li4O12, answered from cross-validated data.

What is C4K4Li4O12?

C4K4Li4O12 is a stable, wide-gap insulating compound composed of carbon, potassium, lithium, and oxygen.

More questions
What is C4K4Li4O12 used for?
C4K4Li4O12 is used in solid-state electrolyte research, insulating material development, and advanced inorganic synthesis.
What is the band gap of C4K4Li4O12?
C4K4Li4O12 has a DFT-computed band gap of 4.55 eV across 7 reported structures.
Is C4K4Li4O12 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.55 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is C4K4Li4O12 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — C4K4Li4O12 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of C4K4Li4O12 are known?
7 structures of C4K4Li4O12 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does C4K4Li4O12 contain?
C4K4Li4O12 contains C, K, Li, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for C4K4Li4O12 come from?
C4K4Li4O12 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct inorganic compound, C4K4Li4O12 serves as a unique entry in the landscape of complex polyatomic materials. While it currently stands as a singular representative in this context, its thermodynamic stability makes it a significant reference point for future investigations into similar multi-cationic oxide frameworks.

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

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