K3CrO4

K3CrO4 is a semiconducting potassium chromate compound that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis due to its thermodynamic stability.

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Crystal structure of K3CrO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About K3CrO4

K3CrO4 is a potassium-based chromate compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. Its structural properties have been documented across multiple databases, reflecting significant interest in its atomic configuration and potential chemical behavior. As a near-hull material, it is considered thermodynamically stable enough to be a viable candidate for laboratory synthesis. This stability makes it an intriguing subject for researchers investigating the complex coordination chemistry of chromium-oxygen frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for K3CrO4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.24 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.014 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where K3CrO4 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state chemistry studiesCatalysis exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about K3CrO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is K3CrO4?

K3CrO4 is a semiconducting potassium chromate compound that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis due to its thermodynamic stability.

More questions
What is K3CrO4 used for?
K3CrO4 is used in materials science research, solid-state chemistry studies, and catalysis exploration.
What is the band gap of K3CrO4?
K3CrO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.24 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is K3CrO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.24 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is K3CrO4 thermodynamically stable?
K3CrO4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.014 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of K3CrO4 are known?
6 structures of K3CrO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does K3CrO4 contain?
K3CrO4 contains Cr, K, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for K3CrO4 come from?
K3CrO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a specialized chromate, K3CrO4 occupies a unique position within the broader landscape of potassium-transition metal oxides. Without direct structural siblings in this specific class, it serves as an important reference point for understanding how chromium oxidation states influence the electronic and thermodynamic properties of alkali-metal oxides.

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

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