Cu6Ho4K2Se10

Cu6Ho4K2Se10 is a semiconducting quaternary selenide compound that is theoretically stable enough to be a viable target for laboratory synthesis.

CuHoKSe
Crystal structure of Cu6Ho4K2Se10
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cu6Ho4K2Se10

Cu6Ho4K2Se10 is a complex quaternary selenide characterized by its semiconducting electronic behavior. As a material that sits near the thermodynamic hull, it is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis and structural characterization.

This compound represents an intriguing intersection of copper, holmium, potassium, and selenium chemistry. Its existence in multiple structural databases highlights its significance in the study of chalcogenide frameworks and their potential for specialized electronic applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cu6Ho4K2Se10, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.09 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.006 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Cu6Ho4K2Se10 is used.

Solid-state materials researchSemiconductor developmentExploratory chalcogenide synthesis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cu6Ho4K2Se10, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cu6Ho4K2Se10?

Cu6Ho4K2Se10 is a semiconducting quaternary selenide compound that is theoretically stable enough to be a viable target for laboratory synthesis.

More questions
What is Cu6Ho4K2Se10 used for?
Cu6Ho4K2Se10 is used in solid-state materials research, semiconductor development, and exploratory chalcogenide synthesis.
What is the band gap of Cu6Ho4K2Se10?
Cu6Ho4K2Se10 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.09 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Cu6Ho4K2Se10 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.09 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cu6Ho4K2Se10 thermodynamically stable?
Cu6Ho4K2Se10 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.006 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Cu6Ho4K2Se10 are known?
3 structures of Cu6Ho4K2Se10 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Cu6Ho4K2Se10 contain?
Cu6Ho4K2Se10 contains Cu, Ho, K, and Se (4 elements).
Where does the data for Cu6Ho4K2Se10 come from?
Cu6Ho4K2Se10 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique quaternary chalcogenide, Cu6Ho4K2Se10 serves as an important case study for understanding the structural diversity of complex selenides. While it currently stands as a distinct entry without direct structural siblings in this specific dataset, it contributes to the broader understanding of how rare-earth elements and transition metals integrate into stable, semiconducting crystalline lattices.

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

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