K2ZrSi2O7

K2ZrSi2O7 is a stable, insulating potassium zirconium silicate compound used in materials research.

KOSiZr
Crystal structure of K2ZrSi2O7
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About K2ZrSi2O7

K2ZrSi2O7 is a complex potassium zirconium silicate that exhibits a wide-gap insulating electronic character. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline arrangement that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions.

This material is of significant interest in materials science due to its stable framework, which allows for precise atomic positioning. Its insulating nature and chemical composition make it a candidate for specialized applications in ceramics and solid-state chemistry where thermal and structural stability are paramount.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for K2ZrSi2O7, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.88–4.52 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

5
3 databases, 3 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting K2ZrSi2O7.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where K2ZrSi2O7 is used.

Ceramic materials researchSolid-state chemistryStructural materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about K2ZrSi2O7, answered from cross-validated data.

What is K2ZrSi2O7?

K2ZrSi2O7 is a stable, insulating potassium zirconium silicate compound used in materials research.

More questions
What is K2ZrSi2O7 used for?
K2ZrSi2O7 is used in ceramic materials research, solid-state chemistry, and structural materials development.
What is the band gap of K2ZrSi2O7?
K2ZrSi2O7 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.88–4.52 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is K2ZrSi2O7 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.52 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is K2ZrSi2O7 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — K2ZrSi2O7 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of K2ZrSi2O7 are known?
5 structures of K2ZrSi2O7 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
How is K2ZrSi2O7 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for K2ZrSi2O7 include solid state (2 procedures documented).
What elements does K2ZrSi2O7 contain?
K2ZrSi2O7 contains K, O, Si, and Zr (4 elements).
Where does the data for K2ZrSi2O7 come from?
K2ZrSi2O7 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a member of the broader family of zirconium-based silicates, K2ZrSi2O7 stands out for its high thermodynamic stability, which positions it as a reliable reference point for structural studies within this chemical space.

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

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