Cl4K2Mg

Cl4K2Mg is a stable, wide-gap insulating chloride compound characterized by its well-defined structural properties.

ClKMg
Crystal structure of Cl4K2Mg
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cl4K2Mg

Cl4K2Mg is a thermodynamically stable inorganic chloride that sits on the convex hull, indicating a robust energetic state. As a wide-gap insulator, it exhibits electronic properties characteristic of highly ionic halide frameworks, making it a subject of interest for fundamental solid-state research.

With multiple reported structures across various databases, this compound is a well-documented example of a complex halide. Its stability and insulating nature suggest potential utility in specialized chemical synthesis or as a model system for studying ionic lattice arrangements.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cl4K2Mg, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

4.77 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Cl4K2Mg is used.

Solid-state chemical researchModel system for ionic lattice studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cl4K2Mg, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cl4K2Mg?

Cl4K2Mg is a stable, wide-gap insulating chloride compound characterized by its well-defined structural properties.

More questions
What is Cl4K2Mg used for?
Cl4K2Mg is used in solid-state chemical research and model system for ionic lattice studies.
What is the band gap of Cl4K2Mg?
Cl4K2Mg has a DFT-computed band gap of 4.77 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is Cl4K2Mg a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.77 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Cl4K2Mg thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cl4K2Mg sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Cl4K2Mg are known?
4 structures of Cl4K2Mg are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Cl4K2Mg contain?
Cl4K2Mg contains Cl, K, and Mg (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cl4K2Mg come from?
Cl4K2Mg data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable chloride, Cl4K2Mg serves as a foundational example of multi-cation halide chemistry, providing a stable reference point for understanding the structural diversity of complex inorganic salts.

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

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