Cu2K2O4

Cu2K2O4 is a stable semiconducting ternary oxide composed of copper, potassium, and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of Cu2K2O4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cu2K2O4

Cu2K2O4 is a distinct ternary oxide characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement of copper, potassium, and oxygen atoms.

Its existence across multiple reported structures highlights its significance in solid-state chemistry. This stability makes it a compelling subject for researchers investigating the interplay between transition metals and alkali metals in complex oxide frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cu2K2O4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.87 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Cu2K2O4 is used.

Solid-state materials researchSemiconductor developmentFundamental inorganic chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cu2K2O4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cu2K2O4?

Cu2K2O4 is a stable semiconducting ternary oxide composed of copper, potassium, and oxygen.

More questions
What is Cu2K2O4 used for?
Cu2K2O4 is used in solid-state materials research, semiconductor development, and fundamental inorganic chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of Cu2K2O4?
Cu2K2O4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.87 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is Cu2K2O4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.87 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cu2K2O4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cu2K2O4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Cu2K2O4 are known?
6 structures of Cu2K2O4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Cu2K2O4 contain?
Cu2K2O4 contains Cu, K, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cu2K2O4 come from?
Cu2K2O4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary oxide, Cu2K2O4 serves as a foundational example of stable copper-potassium-oxygen chemistry. Without direct structural siblings in this specific grouping, it stands as a reference point for understanding how these elements organize into stable semiconducting lattices.

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

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