Ga1K1Sb2

Ga1K1Sb2 is a stable, semiconducting ternary compound consisting of gallium, potassium, and antimony.

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Crystal structure of Ga1K1Sb2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ga1K1Sb2

Ga1K1Sb2 is a distinct ternary compound composed of gallium, potassium, and antimony. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement within its chemical system.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior, making it a subject of interest for researchers investigating tunable electronic properties. Its structural diversity is highlighted by numerous reported configurations, suggesting significant potential for exploring complex solid-state chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ga1K1Sb2, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

1.01 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

28
2 databases, 18 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Ga1K1Sb2 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistry studiesMaterials science development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ga1K1Sb2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ga1K1Sb2?

Ga1K1Sb2 is a stable, semiconducting ternary compound consisting of gallium, potassium, and antimony.

More questions
What is Ga1K1Sb2 used for?
Ga1K1Sb2 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry studies, and materials science development.
What is the band gap of Ga1K1Sb2?
Ga1K1Sb2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.01 eV across 28 reported structures.
Is Ga1K1Sb2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.01 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ga1K1Sb2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ga1K1Sb2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ga1K1Sb2 are known?
28 structures of Ga1K1Sb2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 18 distinct space groups.
What elements does Ga1K1Sb2 contain?
Ga1K1Sb2 contains Ga, K, and Sb (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ga1K1Sb2 come from?
Ga1K1Sb2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary phase, Ga1K1Sb2 serves as a foundational example of how alkali metals can stabilize gallium-antimonide frameworks. Without direct siblings in this specific classification, it stands as a primary reference point for understanding the interplay between group thirteen elements and pnictogens in the presence of alkali modifiers.

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

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