Gd2K2O6Pd2

Gd2K2O6Pd2 is a metastable semiconducting quaternary oxide composed of gadolinium, potassium, oxygen, and palladium.

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Crystal structure of Gd2K2O6Pd2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Gd2K2O6Pd2

Gd2K2O6Pd2 is a complex quaternary oxide that integrates rare-earth gadolinium with potassium and palladium within an oxygen-coordinated framework. As a semiconducting material, it represents a specialized structural arrangement that reflects the interplay between its diverse metallic and non-metallic constituents.

This compound exists in a metastable state, making it a subject of interest for researchers investigating unconventional synthesis pathways and structural stability. Its unique composition positions it as a distinct entry in the study of complex oxides, where the specific electronic environment is dictated by the coordination of the transition metal and rare-earth elements.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Gd2K2O6Pd2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.72 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.036 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
1 DFT source

Structures

3
3 databases, 2 space groups
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Gd2K2O6Pd2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Gd2K2O6Pd2?

Gd2K2O6Pd2 is a metastable semiconducting quaternary oxide composed of gadolinium, potassium, oxygen, and palladium.

More questions
What is the band gap of Gd2K2O6Pd2?
Gd2K2O6Pd2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.72 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Gd2K2O6Pd2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.72 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Gd2K2O6Pd2 thermodynamically stable?
Gd2K2O6Pd2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.036 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of Gd2K2O6Pd2 are known?
3 structures of Gd2K2O6Pd2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Gd2K2O6Pd2 contain?
Gd2K2O6Pd2 contains Gd, K, O, and Pd (4 elements).
Where does the data for Gd2K2O6Pd2 come from?
Gd2K2O6Pd2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique quaternary oxide, Gd2K2O6Pd2 occupies a specialized niche in materials science. Without direct structural siblings, it serves as a distinct reference point for understanding how the combination of palladium and gadolinium within an alkali-metal oxide matrix influences electronic behavior.

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

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