K3AuO

K3AuO is a stable, semiconducting ternary oxide composed of potassium, gold, and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of K3AuO
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About K3AuO

K3AuO is a distinct ternary oxide composed of potassium, gold, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline arrangement within its chemical system.

Exhibiting semiconducting electronic behavior, this compound is a subject of interest for researchers investigating the interplay between noble metals and alkali oxides. Its existence across multiple reported structures highlights its significance in fundamental materials science research.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for K3AuO, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.56 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
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about K3AuO, answered from cross-validated data.

What is K3AuO?

K3AuO is a stable, semiconducting ternary oxide composed of potassium, gold, and oxygen.

More questions
What is the band gap of K3AuO?
K3AuO has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.56 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is K3AuO a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.56 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is K3AuO thermodynamically stable?
Yes — K3AuO sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of K3AuO are known?
5 structures of K3AuO are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does K3AuO contain?
K3AuO contains Au, K, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for K3AuO come from?
K3AuO data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary oxide, K3AuO represents a specialized structural configuration within the broader landscape of alkali-gold-oxygen systems, serving as a stable benchmark for understanding the electronic properties of these complex inorganic compounds.

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

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