Ga8K16P16

Ga8K16P16 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound containing gallium, potassium, and phosphorus.

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Crystal structure of Ga8K16P16
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ga8K16P16

Ga8K16P16 is a distinct ternary compound composed of gallium, potassium, and phosphorus. It is characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature and sits firmly on the convex hull, indicating it is a thermodynamically stable phase under standard conditions.

This material is of interest to researchers investigating complex pnictide frameworks. Its stability and electronic properties make it a subject of study for those exploring new pathways in semiconductor physics and solid-state chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ga8K16P16, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.23 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, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Ga8K16P16 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistry studiesMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ga8K16P16, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ga8K16P16?

Ga8K16P16 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound containing gallium, potassium, and phosphorus.

More questions
What is Ga8K16P16 used for?
Ga8K16P16 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry studies, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of Ga8K16P16?
Ga8K16P16 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.23 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is Ga8K16P16 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.23 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ga8K16P16 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ga8K16P16 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ga8K16P16 are known?
4 structures of Ga8K16P16 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Ga8K16P16 contain?
Ga8K16P16 contains Ga, K, and P (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ga8K16P16 come from?
Ga8K16P16 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary phase, Ga8K16P16 represents a specific structural arrangement within the broader landscape of alkali metal-gallium-phosphorus compounds. Its position on the convex hull distinguishes it as a robust candidate for further experimental characterization compared to metastable phases that may exist in this chemical space.

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

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