K2ZnO2

K2ZnO2 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting ternary oxide utilized in the research and development of transparent conducting materials.

Crystal structure of K2ZnO2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About K2ZnO2

K2ZnO2 is a semiconducting oxide that holds a distinct position within the family of transparent conducting oxides. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline arrangement that has garnered significant interest in materials databases for its structural reliability.

This compound is primarily studied for its electronic properties, which are essential for the development of next-generation optoelectronic devices. Its ability to maintain structural integrity while exhibiting semiconducting behavior makes it a compelling subject for researchers investigating new pathways in transparent electronics.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for K2ZnO2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.98 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where K2ZnO2 is used.

Transparent electronics researchSemiconductor device developmentOptoelectronic material studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about K2ZnO2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is K2ZnO2?

K2ZnO2 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting ternary oxide utilized in the research and development of transparent conducting materials.

More questions
What is K2ZnO2 used for?
K2ZnO2 is used in transparent electronics research, semiconductor device development, and optoelectronic material studies.
What is the band gap of K2ZnO2?
K2ZnO2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.98 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is K2ZnO2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.98 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is K2ZnO2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — K2ZnO2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of K2ZnO2 are known?
5 structures of K2ZnO2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does K2ZnO2 contain?
K2ZnO2 contains K, O, and Zn (3 elements).
Where does the data for K2ZnO2 come from?
K2ZnO2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the transparent conducting oxides class.

Within the diverse group of transparent conducting oxides, K2ZnO2 stands apart from common binary oxides like ZnO due to its unique ternary composition and alkali-metal integration. While materials such as ZnGa2O4 and BaSnO3 are frequently utilized for their wide-gap insulating or conducting properties, K2ZnO2 offers a different structural framework that contributes to the broader understanding of how alkali-zinc-oxygen systems can be tuned for electronic performance.

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Related Compounds

Other Transparent Conducting Oxides in the database.

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

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