K16Mg8O32Si8

K16Mg8O32Si8 is a stable, insulating crystalline compound composed of potassium, magnesium, silicon, and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of K16Mg8O32Si8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About K16Mg8O32Si8

K16Mg8O32Si8 is a complex inorganic compound composed of potassium, magnesium, oxygen, and silicon. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration of these elements that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions.

This material functions as a wide-gap insulator, a characteristic that makes it an interesting candidate for applications requiring high electrical resistance. Its existence across multiple crystallographic databases highlights its significance as a well-defined, stable member of its chemical family.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for K16Mg8O32Si8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

4.22 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
Uses

Applications

Where K16Mg8O32Si8 is used.

Insulating material researchSolid-state chemistry studiesCrystallographic structural analysis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about K16Mg8O32Si8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is K16Mg8O32Si8?

K16Mg8O32Si8 is a stable, insulating crystalline compound composed of potassium, magnesium, silicon, and oxygen.

More questions
What is K16Mg8O32Si8 used for?
K16Mg8O32Si8 is used in insulating material research, solid-state chemistry studies, and crystallographic structural analysis.
What is the band gap of K16Mg8O32Si8?
K16Mg8O32Si8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 4.22 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is K16Mg8O32Si8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.22 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is K16Mg8O32Si8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — K16Mg8O32Si8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of K16Mg8O32Si8 are known?
4 structures of K16Mg8O32Si8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does K16Mg8O32Si8 contain?
K16Mg8O32Si8 contains K, Mg, O, and Si (4 elements).
Where does the data for K16Mg8O32Si8 come from?
K16Mg8O32Si8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable compound, K16Mg8O32Si8 serves as a benchmark for structural stability within its chemical system, providing a reliable baseline for researchers investigating the complex interactions between alkali metals and silicate frameworks.

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

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