K1Te2Y1

K1Te2Y1 is a stable, semiconducting ternary compound containing potassium, tellurium, and yttrium.

KTeY
Crystal structure of K1Te2Y1
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About K1Te2Y1

K1Te2Y1 is a complex ternary compound composed of potassium, tellurium, and yttrium. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline structure that maintains its integrity under standard conditions.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic properties, making it a candidate for specialized electronic applications. Its unique composition allows for structural diversity, as evidenced by the multiple reported configurations in crystallographic databases.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for K1Te2Y1, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

1.30 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

27
2 databases, 13 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where K1Te2Y1 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state electronic materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about K1Te2Y1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is K1Te2Y1?

K1Te2Y1 is a stable, semiconducting ternary compound containing potassium, tellurium, and yttrium.

More questions
What is K1Te2Y1 used for?
K1Te2Y1 is used in semiconductor research and solid-state electronic materials development.
What is the band gap of K1Te2Y1?
K1Te2Y1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.30 eV across 27 reported structures.
Is K1Te2Y1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.30 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is K1Te2Y1 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — K1Te2Y1 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of K1Te2Y1 are known?
27 structures of K1Te2Y1 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 13 distinct space groups.
What elements does K1Te2Y1 contain?
K1Te2Y1 contains K, Te, and Y (3 elements).
Where does the data for K1Te2Y1 come from?
K1Te2Y1 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct ternary phase, K1Te2Y1 occupies a unique position in materials science where its stability and semiconducting nature provide a foundation for exploring new electronic behaviors in complex chalcogenide-like systems.

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

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