Cl2K1Na1

Cl2K1Na1 is a wide-band-gap insulating halide compound that is theoretically predicted to be stable enough for laboratory synthesis.

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Crystal structure of Cl2K1Na1 (trigonal, R-3m (No. 166))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cl2K1Na1

Cl2K1Na1 is a complex halide compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature and wide-band-gap behavior. Its structural configuration suggests it functions as a stable dielectric material, making it a subject of interest for fundamental solid-state research.

Given its status as a near-hull phase, this compound is considered a viable candidate for experimental synthesis. The existence of numerous reported structures highlights its structural versatility and potential for diverse coordination environments within halide-based systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cl2K1Na1, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

4.96 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.020 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

26
2 databases, 14 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for Cl2K1Na1, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
R-3m (No. 166)trigonal4.960.0196-7.5592.11
Imm2 (No. 44)
P2/m (No. 10)
Cm (No. 8)
R-3m (No. 166)
P4mm (No. 99)
Fm-3m (No. 225)
P4/mmm (No. 123)
Pmm2 (No. 25)
P4/mmm (No. 123)
P4/mmm (No. 123)
Cmmm (No. 65)
Uses

Applications

Where Cl2K1Na1 is used.

Solid-state researchDielectric material studiesFundamental crystallography
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cl2K1Na1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cl2K1Na1?

Cl2K1Na1 is a wide-band-gap insulating halide compound that is theoretically predicted to be stable enough for laboratory synthesis.

More questions
What is Cl2K1Na1 used for?
Cl2K1Na1 is used in solid-state research, dielectric material studies, and fundamental crystallography.
What is the band gap of Cl2K1Na1?
Cl2K1Na1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 4.96 eV across 26 reported structures.
Is Cl2K1Na1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.96 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Cl2K1Na1 thermodynamically stable?
Cl2K1Na1 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.020 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
What is the crystal structure of Cl2K1Na1?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of Cl2K1Na1 is trigonal symmetry, space group R-3m (No. 166).
What is the density of Cl2K1Na1?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Cl2K1Na1 is 2.11 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of Cl2K1Na1 are known?
26 structures of Cl2K1Na1 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 14 distinct space groups.
What elements does Cl2K1Na1 contain?
Cl2K1Na1 contains Cl, K, and Na (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cl2K1Na1 come from?
Cl2K1Na1 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, aflow.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique halide-based compound, Cl2K1Na1 serves as an important reference point for understanding the interplay between alkali metal cations and chloride anions. It occupies a distinct position in the landscape of insulating halides, providing insight into the structural stability trends of multi-cationic salt systems.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • aflow — Data from AFLOW. Cite: Curtarolo et al., Comp. Mater. Sci. 58, 218 (2012).

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