Ge2K2O7Pb2

Ge2K2O7Pb2 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-gap insulating quaternary oxide.

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Crystal structure of Ge2K2O7Pb2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ge2K2O7Pb2

Ge2K2O7Pb2 is a complex oxide characterized by its wide-gap insulating electronic profile. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline arrangement within its chemical system. Its structural integrity makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating stable quaternary oxides with specific dielectric or optical properties. The material is documented across multiple structural databases, reflecting its significance in systematic materials discovery. Its composition suggests potential utility in specialized ceramic or glass-ceramic applications where stable, insulating oxide frameworks are required to maintain performance under varied conditions.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ge2K2O7Pb2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.16 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Ge2K2O7Pb2 is used.

Advanced ceramic materialsDielectric researchOptical materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ge2K2O7Pb2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ge2K2O7Pb2?

Ge2K2O7Pb2 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-gap insulating quaternary oxide.

More questions
What is Ge2K2O7Pb2 used for?
Ge2K2O7Pb2 is used in advanced ceramic materials, dielectric research, and optical materials development.
What is the band gap of Ge2K2O7Pb2?
Ge2K2O7Pb2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.16 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Ge2K2O7Pb2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.16 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Ge2K2O7Pb2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ge2K2O7Pb2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ge2K2O7Pb2 are known?
3 structures of Ge2K2O7Pb2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Ge2K2O7Pb2 contain?
Ge2K2O7Pb2 contains Ge, K, O, and Pb (4 elements).
Where does the data for Ge2K2O7Pb2 come from?
Ge2K2O7Pb2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique quaternary oxide, Ge2K2O7Pb2 serves as a foundational example of stable complex germanate-plumbate structures. Unlike more common binary or ternary oxides, this compound demonstrates the feasibility of incorporating multiple heavy metal and alkali cations into a single, thermodynamically favored lattice, providing a benchmark for future exploration of similar high-order oxide systems.

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

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