K2PdO2

K2PdO2 is a stable, semiconducting ternary oxide containing potassium, palladium, and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of K2PdO2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About K2PdO2

K2PdO2 is a ternary oxide composed of potassium, palladium, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline arrangement within this chemical system.

The material exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior, which distinguishes its potential for specialized electronic or catalytic applications. With multiple documented structural configurations across research databases, it remains a subject of interest for fundamental materials science studies.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for K2PdO2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.37 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
Uses

Applications

Where K2PdO2 is used.

Fundamental materials researchSolid-state chemistry studiesCatalysis exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about K2PdO2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is K2PdO2?

K2PdO2 is a stable, semiconducting ternary oxide containing potassium, palladium, and oxygen.

More questions
What is K2PdO2 used for?
K2PdO2 is used in fundamental materials research, solid-state chemistry studies, and catalysis exploration.
What is the band gap of K2PdO2?
K2PdO2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.37 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is K2PdO2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.37 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is K2PdO2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — K2PdO2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of K2PdO2 are known?
6 structures of K2PdO2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does K2PdO2 contain?
K2PdO2 contains K, O, and Pd (3 elements).
Where does the data for K2PdO2 come from?
K2PdO2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct ternary oxide, K2PdO2 serves as a foundational example of how alkali metals can stabilize noble metal oxides. It occupies a unique position in the landscape of palladium-based ceramics, offering a stable stoichiometry that contrasts with more volatile or less ordered oxide phases.

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

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