Ge8K32Se32

Ge8K32Se32 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound categorized within the halide perovskite material class.

Crystal structure of Ge8K32Se32
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ge8K32Se32

Ge8K32Se32 is a complex semiconducting material that occupies a stable position on the convex hull. As a member of the broader perovskite-related family, it exhibits structural characteristics that make it an interesting subject for materials research and electronic design.

Its thermodynamic stability suggests a robust crystalline arrangement, which is essential for potential integration into advanced optoelectronic devices. Researchers study this compound to better understand how specific elemental combinations influence the semiconducting behavior within complex lattice architectures.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ge8K32Se32, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.00 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 Ge8K32Se32 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science developmentOptoelectronic device exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ge8K32Se32, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ge8K32Se32?

Ge8K32Se32 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound categorized within the halide perovskite material class.

More questions
What is Ge8K32Se32 used for?
Ge8K32Se32 is used in semiconductor research, materials science development, and optoelectronic device exploration.
What is the band gap of Ge8K32Se32?
Ge8K32Se32 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.00 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Ge8K32Se32 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.00 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ge8K32Se32 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ge8K32Se32 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ge8K32Se32 are known?
3 structures of Ge8K32Se32 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Ge8K32Se32 contain?
Ge8K32Se32 contains Ge, K, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ge8K32Se32 come from?
Ge8K32Se32 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the halide perovskite photovoltaics class.

Unlike the more conventional halide-based perovskites such as CsPbBr3 or CsSnI3, which are widely researched for their direct application in solar cells, Ge8K32Se32 represents a more specialized structural variant. While siblings like CsPbBr3 rely on lead-halide frameworks, this compound utilizes a distinct germanium-potassium-selenium chemistry that offers a different approach to achieving stable semiconducting phases.

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Related Compounds

Other Halide Perovskite Photovoltaics in the database.

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

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