K2O16V6

K2O16V6 is a stable, semiconducting potassium vanadium oxide used in advanced materials research.

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Crystal structure of K2O16V6 (monoclinic, P21/m (No. 11))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About K2O16V6

K2O16V6 is a complex potassium vanadium oxide that exists as a thermodynamically stable phase on the convex hull. Its semiconducting electronic character makes it an intriguing candidate for materials science research, particularly where charge transport and structural integrity are critical.

Given its presence across multiple structural databases, this compound is recognized for its versatility in solid-state chemistry. It serves as a foundational material for investigating the interplay between alkali metal intercalation and the redox-active vanadium framework in various electrochemical environments.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for K2O16V6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.09 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 1 space group
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for K2O16V6, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
P21/m (No. 11)monoclinic2.090.0000-8.0263.33
P21/m (No. 11)
P21/m (No. 11)
P21/m (No. 11)
P21/m (No. 11)
2.52
Uses

Applications

Where K2O16V6 is used.

Energy storage researchElectrochemical material developmentSolid-state ionics
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about K2O16V6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is K2O16V6?

K2O16V6 is a stable, semiconducting potassium vanadium oxide used in advanced materials research.

More questions
What is K2O16V6 used for?
K2O16V6 is used in energy storage research, electrochemical material development, and solid-state ionics.
What is the band gap of K2O16V6?
K2O16V6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.09 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is K2O16V6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.09 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is K2O16V6 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — K2O16V6 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of K2O16V6?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of K2O16V6 is monoclinic symmetry, space group P21/m (No. 11).
What is the density of K2O16V6?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of K2O16V6 is 3.33 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of K2O16V6 are known?
6 structures of K2O16V6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does K2O16V6 contain?
K2O16V6 contains K, O, and V (3 elements).
Where does the data for K2O16V6 come from?
K2O16V6 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, aflow, omat24.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable phase, K2O16V6 represents a robust member of the potassium-vanadium-oxygen system. It stands out for its structural reliability, providing a well-defined benchmark for researchers studying the stability of complex oxides in this chemical family.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • aflow — Data from AFLOW. Cite: Curtarolo et al., Comp. Mater. Sci. 58, 218 (2012).
  • omat24 — Data from OMat24 (Meta FAIR). Cite: Barroso-Luque et al., arXiv 2410.12771 (2024).

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