Cr8K4O26

Cr8K4O26 is a metastable, semiconducting potassium chromium oxide compound.

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Crystal structure of Cr8K4O26
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cr8K4O26

Cr8K4O26 is a complex potassium chromium oxide that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. As a metastable phase, it represents a unique configuration within the chromium-oxygen coordination environment, offering researchers a specific structural template for studying transition metal oxide chemistry.

Its significance lies in its distinct stoichiometry and the role of potassium as a stabilizing cation within the chromium-oxide framework. While it remains a specialized subject of study, its electronic properties suggest potential utility in applications where semiconducting oxides are required for charge transport or catalytic processes.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cr8K4O26, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.84 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.031 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
1 DFT source

Structures

3
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Cr8K4O26 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state chemistry studiesTransition metal oxide development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cr8K4O26, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cr8K4O26?

Cr8K4O26 is a metastable, semiconducting potassium chromium oxide compound.

More questions
What is Cr8K4O26 used for?
Cr8K4O26 is used in materials science research, solid-state chemistry studies, and transition metal oxide development.
What is the band gap of Cr8K4O26?
Cr8K4O26 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.84 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Cr8K4O26 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.84 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cr8K4O26 thermodynamically stable?
Cr8K4O26 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.031 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of Cr8K4O26 are known?
3 structures of Cr8K4O26 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Cr8K4O26 contain?
Cr8K4O26 contains Cr, K, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cr8K4O26 come from?
Cr8K4O26 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a singular entry in this specific compositional space, Cr8K4O26 serves as a primary reference point for understanding the interplay between potassium and chromium in metastable oxide structures. It provides a baseline for future investigations into how varying the alkali metal content or oxidation state of chromium might influence the stability and electronic band structure of similar complex oxides.

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

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