Ge4K4N4O4

Ge4K4N4O4 is a stable, semiconducting quaternary compound containing germanium, potassium, nitrogen, and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of Ge4K4N4O4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ge4K4N4O4

Ge4K4N4O4 is a complex quaternary compound composed of germanium, potassium, nitrogen, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural configuration within its chemical system, offering significant interest for fundamental materials characterization.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic character, making it a subject of interest for researchers investigating the interplay between its unique anionic framework and charge transport properties. Its existence across multiple structural databases underscores its importance as a well-defined crystalline phase.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ge4K4N4O4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.68 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
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ge4K4N4O4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ge4K4N4O4?

Ge4K4N4O4 is a stable, semiconducting quaternary compound containing germanium, potassium, nitrogen, and oxygen.

More questions
What is the band gap of Ge4K4N4O4?
Ge4K4N4O4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.68 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is Ge4K4N4O4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.68 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ge4K4N4O4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ge4K4N4O4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ge4K4N4O4 are known?
4 structures of Ge4K4N4O4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Ge4K4N4O4 contain?
Ge4K4N4O4 contains Ge, K, N, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for Ge4K4N4O4 come from?
Ge4K4N4O4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique quaternary compound, Ge4K4N4O4 serves as a distinct representative of its chemical family. Without direct structural siblings in this specific class, it stands as a primary reference point for understanding the stability and electronic behavior of complex germanium-potassium-nitrogen-oxygen frameworks.

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

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