Ga4K8Li12O16

Ga4K8Li12O16 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap insulating oxide composed of gallium, potassium, lithium, and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of Ga4K8Li12O16
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ga4K8Li12O16

Ga4K8Li12O16 is a complex quaternary oxide characterized by its wide-band-gap insulating electronic profile. Its position on the thermodynamic convex hull confirms its inherent stability, making it a robust candidate for fundamental studies in solid-state chemistry.

This material is primarily of interest to researchers investigating the structural diversity of alkali-gallate systems. Its stability suggests potential for applications where insulating behavior and structural integrity are required in advanced inorganic material frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ga4K8Li12O16, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.60 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Ga4K8Li12O16 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchFundamental materials science studiesInsulating material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ga4K8Li12O16, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ga4K8Li12O16?

Ga4K8Li12O16 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap insulating oxide composed of gallium, potassium, lithium, and oxygen.

More questions
What is Ga4K8Li12O16 used for?
Ga4K8Li12O16 is used in solid-state chemistry research, fundamental materials science studies, and insulating material development.
What is the band gap of Ga4K8Li12O16?
Ga4K8Li12O16 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.60 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is Ga4K8Li12O16 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.60 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Ga4K8Li12O16 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ga4K8Li12O16 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ga4K8Li12O16 are known?
4 structures of Ga4K8Li12O16 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Ga4K8Li12O16 contain?
Ga4K8Li12O16 contains Ga, K, Li, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for Ga4K8Li12O16 come from?
Ga4K8Li12O16 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique quaternary oxide, Ga4K8Li12O16 serves as a structural reference point for the study of complex lithium-potassium-gallium systems, representing a stable configuration within this specific chemical space.

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

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