CdK2Pb

CdK2Pb is a stable semiconducting intermetallic compound used in materials research for potential electronic and optoelectronic applications.

Crystal structure of CdK2Pb (orthorhombic, Cmcm (No. 63))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About CdK2Pb

CdK2Pb is a semiconducting intermetallic compound that occupies a thermodynamically stable position on the convex hull. Its structural integrity and electronic properties make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating complex ternary and quaternary systems in materials science.

This material is studied for its potential roles in advanced electronic and optoelectronic applications. Given its structural diversity across multiple databases, it serves as a foundational building block for exploring new pathways in semiconductor development.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for CdK2Pb, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

0.16 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
4 databases, 4 space groups
Validation

Cross-Source DFT Agreement

How well independent DFT databases agree on the thermodynamics of CdK2Pb. Tight agreement means computed properties can be trusted without re-running calculations.

Agreement Score

1.00 / 1.00
Trust tier: medium

Hull Spread

0.000 eV
EAH spread across sources

Sources Compared

2
materials_project, nomad

Space Group Consensus

All match
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for CdK2Pb, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
Cmcm (No. 63)orthorhombic0.160.0000-22.3774.24
Ama2 (No. 40)orthorhombic0.000.0000-1.8924.07
No. 0unknown1.09
4.45
Cmmm (No. 65)
Uses

Applications

Where CdK2Pb is used.

Semiconductor researchOptoelectronic device developmentMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CdK2Pb, answered from cross-validated data.

What is CdK2Pb?

CdK2Pb is a stable semiconducting intermetallic compound used in materials research for potential electronic and optoelectronic applications.

More questions
What is CdK2Pb used for?
CdK2Pb is used in semiconductor research, optoelectronic device development, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of CdK2Pb?
CdK2Pb has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.16 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is CdK2Pb a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.16 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is CdK2Pb thermodynamically stable?
Yes — CdK2Pb sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of CdK2Pb?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of CdK2Pb is orthorhombic symmetry, space group Cmcm (No. 63).
What is the density of CdK2Pb?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of CdK2Pb is 4.24 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of CdK2Pb are known?
5 structures of CdK2Pb are reported across 4 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does CdK2Pb contain?
CdK2Pb contains Cd, K, and Pb (3 elements).
Where does the data for CdK2Pb come from?
CdK2Pb data is cross-referenced from materials_project, cod, omat24, nomad.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the halide perovskite photovoltaics class.

Unlike the widely utilized halide perovskite CsPbBr3, which is a cornerstone of current photovoltaic research, CdK2Pb represents a more specialized intermetallic phase. While many members of this class, such as CsSnI3, are heavily optimized for light-harvesting efficiency, CdK2Pb is primarily valued for its inherent thermodynamic stability and unique structural configuration within the broader landscape of perovskite-related materials.

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Related Compounds

Other Halide Perovskite Photovoltaics in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • cod — Data from the Crystallography Open Database. Cite: Grazulis et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 40, D420 (2012).
  • omat24 — Data from OMat24 (Meta FAIR). Cite: Barroso-Luque et al., arXiv 2410.12771 (2024).
  • nomad — Data from NOMAD. Cite: Draxl & Scheffler, J. Phys. Mater. 2, 036001 (2019).

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