K2O8Tc2

K2O8Tc2 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap insulating oxide containing potassium and technetium.

KOTc
Crystal structure of K2O8Tc2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About K2O8Tc2

K2O8Tc2 is a complex oxide featuring potassium and technetium. As a wide-band-gap insulator, it exhibits distinct electronic characteristics that differentiate it from metallic or semi-conducting technetium-based materials. Its thermodynamic stability on the convex hull suggests a robust structural configuration that is favorable under standard conditions.

This compound is of interest to researchers investigating the fundamental behavior of technetium oxides in solid-state chemistry. Its status as a stable phase makes it a significant subject for structural analysis and potential specialized applications where insulating properties are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for K2O8Tc2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.19 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
3 databases, 1 space group
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about K2O8Tc2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is K2O8Tc2?

K2O8Tc2 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap insulating oxide containing potassium and technetium.

More questions
What is the band gap of K2O8Tc2?
K2O8Tc2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.19 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is K2O8Tc2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.19 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is K2O8Tc2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — K2O8Tc2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of K2O8Tc2 are known?
4 structures of K2O8Tc2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does K2O8Tc2 contain?
K2O8Tc2 contains K, O, and Tc (3 elements).
Where does the data for K2O8Tc2 come from?
K2O8Tc2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique oxide phase, K2O8Tc2 represents a distinct structural arrangement within the broader field of technetium-containing compounds, serving as a stable reference point for future investigations into complex oxide insulators.

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

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