IK3S
IK3S is a semiconducting ternary compound consisting of iodine, potassium, and sulfur that is currently categorized as a potentially unstable phase.
About IK3S
IK3S is a ternary inorganic compound composed of iodine, potassium, and sulfur. As a semiconducting material, it represents a specialized chemical system that has been characterized across multiple structural databases, reflecting significant interest in its atomic arrangement.
Because it exists in a state above the thermodynamic hull, this compound is considered potentially unstable under standard conditions. Its study is primarily focused on understanding phase stability and the complex bonding interactions between alkali metals, chalcogens, and halogens.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for IK3S, aggregated across 3 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about IK3S, answered from cross-validated data.
What is IK3S?
IK3S is a semiconducting ternary compound consisting of iodine, potassium, and sulfur that is currently categorized as a potentially unstable phase.
What is the band gap of IK3S?
Is IK3S a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is IK3S thermodynamically stable?
How many polymorphs of IK3S are known?
What elements does IK3S contain?
Where does the data for IK3S come from?
How It Compares
As a unique ternary phase, IK3S serves as a distinct subject of study within the broader landscape of complex inorganic semiconductors, where its specific stoichiometry offers insights into the synthetic challenges of forming stable iodine-potassium-sulfur frameworks.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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