K2Mo3O10

K2Mo3O10 is a stable, insulating crystalline compound composed of potassium, molybdenum, and oxygen.

KMoO
Crystal structure of K2Mo3O10
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About K2Mo3O10

K2Mo3O10 is a complex oxide consisting of potassium, molybdenum, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline arrangement within the broader family of alkali metal molybdates.

This material functions as a wide-gap insulator, a characteristic that dictates its electronic behavior in solid-state systems. Its structural integrity makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating the fundamental properties of ternary molybdenum oxides.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for K2Mo3O10, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

3.35 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

4
2 databases, 1 space group
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting K2Mo3O10.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where K2Mo3O10 is used.

Solid-state chemical researchMaterials science studiesPrecursor for molybdenum-based functional materials
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about K2Mo3O10, answered from cross-validated data.

What is K2Mo3O10?

K2Mo3O10 is a stable, insulating crystalline compound composed of potassium, molybdenum, and oxygen.

More questions
What is K2Mo3O10 used for?
K2Mo3O10 is used in solid-state chemical research, materials science studies, and precursor for molybdenum-based functional materials.
What is the band gap of K2Mo3O10?
K2Mo3O10 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.35 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is K2Mo3O10 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.35 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is K2Mo3O10 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — K2Mo3O10 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of K2Mo3O10 are known?
4 structures of K2Mo3O10 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
How is K2Mo3O10 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for K2Mo3O10 include sol gel, solid state (6 procedures documented).
What elements does K2Mo3O10 contain?
K2Mo3O10 contains K, Mo, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for K2Mo3O10 come from?
K2Mo3O10 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable member of the potassium molybdenum oxide system, K2Mo3O10 occupies a distinct position in the phase space of these ternary compounds, providing a reliable structural reference point for studies involving molybdenum-based oxides.

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

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