K3Bi
K3Bi is a stable semiconducting intermetallic compound formed from potassium and bismuth.
About K3Bi
K3Bi is a distinct intermetallic compound composed of potassium and bismuth. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement within its chemical system.
Exhibiting semiconducting electronic characteristics, this material is a subject of significant interest for researchers investigating the interplay between alkali metals and heavy pnictogens. Its structural diversity is highlighted by numerous reported configurations across various databases.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for K3Bi, aggregated across 3 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Synthesis Routes
Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting K3Bi.
Applications
Where K3Bi is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about K3Bi, answered from cross-validated data.
What is K3Bi?
K3Bi is a stable semiconducting intermetallic compound formed from potassium and bismuth.
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How It Compares
As a standalone entry in this specific chemical space, K3Bi serves as a primary reference point for understanding the bonding and electronic behavior of alkali-bismuth systems, providing a benchmark for stability and semiconducting performance in similar intermetallic compounds.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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