K2Pd3S4

K2Pd3S4 is a stable, semiconducting ternary sulfide containing potassium, palladium, and sulfur.

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Crystal structure of K2Pd3S4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About K2Pd3S4

K2Pd3S4 is a complex ternary sulfide composed of potassium, palladium, and sulfur. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline arrangement that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions.

This compound exhibits semiconducting electronic properties, making it an intriguing subject for studies into the transport phenomena of metal-rich chalcogenides. Its specific atomic configuration highlights the diverse bonding environments accessible within the potassium-palladium-sulfur system.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for K2Pd3S4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.21 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where K2Pd3S4 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state chemistry studiesSemiconductor development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about K2Pd3S4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is K2Pd3S4?

K2Pd3S4 is a stable, semiconducting ternary sulfide containing potassium, palladium, and sulfur.

More questions
What is K2Pd3S4 used for?
K2Pd3S4 is used in materials science research, solid-state chemistry studies, and semiconductor development.
What is the band gap of K2Pd3S4?
K2Pd3S4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.21 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is K2Pd3S4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.21 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is K2Pd3S4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — K2Pd3S4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of K2Pd3S4 are known?
3 structures of K2Pd3S4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does K2Pd3S4 contain?
K2Pd3S4 contains K, Pd, and S (3 elements).
Where does the data for K2Pd3S4 come from?
K2Pd3S4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct ternary sulfide, K2Pd3S4 serves as a foundational example of stable palladium-based chalcogenide phases. It occupies a unique position in materials space, demonstrating how the incorporation of alkali metals can stabilize complex transition metal sulfide frameworks.

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

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