H20K4O36S8

H20K4O36S8 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating compound composed of hydrogen, potassium, oxygen, and sulfur.

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Crystal structure of H20K4O36S8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About H20K4O36S8

H20K4O36S8 is a complex inorganic compound characterized by its wide-band-gap insulating electronic profile. It is recognized for its thermodynamic stability, sitting securely on the convex hull, which suggests a robust structural arrangement under standard conditions. The material is notable for its structural diversity, with multiple reported configurations across research databases. This versatility makes it an intriguing subject for fundamental studies into complex hydrated sulfate-based systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for H20K4O36S8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

5.67 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where H20K4O36S8 is used.

Fundamental materials researchCrystallographic studiesSolid-state chemistry modeling
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about H20K4O36S8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is H20K4O36S8?

H20K4O36S8 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating compound composed of hydrogen, potassium, oxygen, and sulfur.

More questions
What is H20K4O36S8 used for?
H20K4O36S8 is used in fundamental materials research, crystallographic studies, and solid-state chemistry modeling.
What is the band gap of H20K4O36S8?
H20K4O36S8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 5.67 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is H20K4O36S8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 5.67 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is H20K4O36S8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — H20K4O36S8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of H20K4O36S8 are known?
5 structures of H20K4O36S8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does H20K4O36S8 contain?
H20K4O36S8 contains H, K, O, and S (4 elements).
Where does the data for H20K4O36S8 come from?
H20K4O36S8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic compound, H20K4O36S8 represents an specialized structural arrangement within the broader landscape of hydrated sulfate materials. Its position on the convex hull distinguishes it as a particularly stable candidate for further investigation compared to more transient or metastable phases often found in similar chemical spaces.

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

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