Ga4K4Sb6

Ga4K4Sb6 is a stable, semiconducting ternary compound consisting of gallium, potassium, and antimony.

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Crystal structure of Ga4K4Sb6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ga4K4Sb6

Ga4K4Sb6 is a complex ternary compound composed of gallium, potassium, and antimony. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a well-defined structural arrangement that holds significant interest for solid-state chemists investigating stable multi-element systems.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic character, making it a subject of study for potential applications in electronic and optoelectronic devices. Its stability suggests a robust crystalline framework that warrants further investigation into its physical and chemical properties.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ga4K4Sb6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.17 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

3
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Ga4K4Sb6 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistryMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ga4K4Sb6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ga4K4Sb6?

Ga4K4Sb6 is a stable, semiconducting ternary compound consisting of gallium, potassium, and antimony.

More questions
What is Ga4K4Sb6 used for?
Ga4K4Sb6 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of Ga4K4Sb6?
Ga4K4Sb6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.17 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Ga4K4Sb6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.17 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ga4K4Sb6 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ga4K4Sb6 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ga4K4Sb6 are known?
3 structures of Ga4K4Sb6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Ga4K4Sb6 contain?
Ga4K4Sb6 contains Ga, K, and Sb (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ga4K4Sb6 come from?
Ga4K4Sb6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a member of the ternary gallium-potassium-antimony system, Ga4K4Sb6 stands as a distinct, stable phase. While this specific stoichiometry represents a unique structural configuration, it contributes to the broader understanding of how alkali metals interact with p-block elements to form stable semiconducting networks.

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

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