C4K4N4S4

C4K4N4S4 is a wide-band-gap insulating compound that exhibits thermodynamic stability near the hull, making it a viable candidate for experimental synthesis.

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Crystal structure of C4K4N4S4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About C4K4N4S4

C4K4N4S4 is a complex inorganic compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature and wide-band-gap behavior. Its structural configuration suggests a high degree of complexity, supported by its presence across multiple independent databases.

As a near-hull material, this compound occupies a favorable position in the thermodynamic landscape, indicating it is likely synthesizable under controlled conditions. Its unique atomic arrangement makes it an intriguing subject for research into specialized electronic materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for C4K4N4S4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

4.10–4.24 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.015 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

10
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where C4K4N4S4 is used.

Solid-state electronic researchFundamental materials science studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about C4K4N4S4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is C4K4N4S4?

C4K4N4S4 is a wide-band-gap insulating compound that exhibits thermodynamic stability near the hull, making it a viable candidate for experimental synthesis.

More questions
What is C4K4N4S4 used for?
C4K4N4S4 is used in solid-state electronic research and fundamental materials science studies.
What is the band gap of C4K4N4S4?
C4K4N4S4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 4.10–4.24 eV across 10 reported structures.
Is C4K4N4S4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.24 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is C4K4N4S4 thermodynamically stable?
C4K4N4S4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.015 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of C4K4N4S4 are known?
10 structures of C4K4N4S4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does C4K4N4S4 contain?
C4K4N4S4 contains C, K, N, and S (4 elements).
Where does the data for C4K4N4S4 come from?
C4K4N4S4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique entry in its structural class, C4K4N4S4 serves as a benchmark for understanding the stability of complex carbon-potassium-nitrogen-sulfur systems. Its near-hull status highlights its potential for experimental realization compared to more unstable theoretical configurations.

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

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