Cl14K2Mo4O4

Cl14K2Mo4O4 is a metastable semiconducting compound containing molybdenum, oxygen, potassium, and chlorine.

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Crystal structure of Cl14K2Mo4O4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cl14K2Mo4O4

Cl14K2Mo4O4 is a complex inorganic compound featuring molybdenum, oxygen, potassium, and chlorine. It exhibits semiconducting electronic properties and is categorized as a metastable phase, reflecting its unique structural arrangement within the solid state. The material is of interest to researchers investigating the synthesis of molybdenum-based halides and oxyhalides. Its formation is sensitive to processing conditions, making it a subject of study for those exploring the boundaries of chemical stability in multi-element systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cl14K2Mo4O4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.65 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.027 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Cl14K2Mo4O4 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchMaterials science explorationFundamental electronic property studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cl14K2Mo4O4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cl14K2Mo4O4?

Cl14K2Mo4O4 is a metastable semiconducting compound containing molybdenum, oxygen, potassium, and chlorine.

More questions
What is Cl14K2Mo4O4 used for?
Cl14K2Mo4O4 is used in solid-state chemistry research, materials science exploration, and fundamental electronic property studies.
What is the band gap of Cl14K2Mo4O4?
Cl14K2Mo4O4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.65 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Cl14K2Mo4O4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.65 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cl14K2Mo4O4 thermodynamically stable?
Cl14K2Mo4O4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.027 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of Cl14K2Mo4O4 are known?
3 structures of Cl14K2Mo4O4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Cl14K2Mo4O4 contain?
Cl14K2Mo4O4 contains Cl, K, Mo, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for Cl14K2Mo4O4 come from?
Cl14K2Mo4O4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a specialized molybdenum-based oxychloride, this compound occupies a niche position in inorganic chemistry. Unlike more common binary oxides, it incorporates halogen elements to modify its electronic behavior, serving as an example of how structural complexity influences the semiconducting nature of transition metal compounds.

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

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