H10K6Zn2

H10K6Zn2 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating inorganic compound composed of hydrogen, potassium, and zinc.

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Crystal structure of H10K6Zn2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About H10K6Zn2

H10K6Zn2 is a distinct inorganic compound characterized by its wide-band-gap electronic structure, which classifies it as an insulator. Its presence on the thermodynamic convex hull indicates that it is a stable phase, making it a subject of interest for fundamental materials research.

Given its specific composition of hydrogen, potassium, and zinc, this material serves as a unique case study in solid-state chemistry. Its structural stability and electronic insulating nature suggest potential utility in specialized applications where high-stability, non-conductive materials are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for H10K6Zn2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.44 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 H10K6Zn2 is used.

Fundamental solid-state researchSpecialized insulating material studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about H10K6Zn2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is H10K6Zn2?

H10K6Zn2 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating inorganic compound composed of hydrogen, potassium, and zinc.

More questions
What is H10K6Zn2 used for?
H10K6Zn2 is used in fundamental solid-state research and specialized insulating material studies.
What is the band gap of H10K6Zn2?
H10K6Zn2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.44 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is H10K6Zn2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.44 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is H10K6Zn2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — H10K6Zn2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of H10K6Zn2 are known?
3 structures of H10K6Zn2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does H10K6Zn2 contain?
H10K6Zn2 contains H, K, and Zn (3 elements).
Where does the data for H10K6Zn2 come from?
H10K6Zn2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic phase, H10K6Zn2 occupies a specific niche in solid-state chemistry. Unlike more common binary or ternary compounds, this material represents a specialized arrangement of elements that maintains thermodynamic stability, serving as a distinct reference point for future studies in complex hydride or zincate systems.

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

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