CuK2Sb

CuK2Sb is a semiconducting ternary intermetallic compound that is theoretically stable and likely synthesizable for experimental research.

CuKSb
Crystal structure of CuK2Sb
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About CuK2Sb

CuK2Sb is a ternary semiconducting compound composed of copper, potassium, and antimony. Its electronic character and structural configuration place it as a material of interest for researchers investigating complex intermetallic systems with tunable properties.

As a near-hull phase, this material is considered likely synthesizable under appropriate experimental conditions. Its presence across multiple structural databases highlights its significance as a candidate for further investigation in solid-state chemistry and materials science.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for CuK2Sb, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.11 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.015 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where CuK2Sb is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistry studiesMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CuK2Sb, answered from cross-validated data.

What is CuK2Sb?

CuK2Sb is a semiconducting ternary intermetallic compound that is theoretically stable and likely synthesizable for experimental research.

More questions
What is CuK2Sb used for?
CuK2Sb is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry studies, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of CuK2Sb?
CuK2Sb has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.11 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is CuK2Sb a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.11 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is CuK2Sb thermodynamically stable?
CuK2Sb has a lowest energy above hull of 0.015 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of CuK2Sb are known?
6 structures of CuK2Sb are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does CuK2Sb contain?
CuK2Sb contains Cu, K, and Sb (3 elements).
Where does the data for CuK2Sb come from?
CuK2Sb data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As an unclassified ternary intermetallic, CuK2Sb represents a unique structural arrangement within its chemical system. It serves as a distinct example of how combining alkali metals with transition metals and pnictogens can yield stable semiconducting phases, providing a foundation for future exploration of similar ternary compounds.

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

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