K3NaFeCl6

K3NaFeCl6 is a semiconducting quaternary chloride compound that is considered stable enough to be synthesized in a laboratory setting.

ClFeKNa
Crystal structure of K3NaFeCl6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About K3NaFeCl6

K3NaFeCl6 is a complex quaternary chloride that exhibits semiconducting electronic properties. As a material positioned near the thermodynamic hull, it represents a stable structural arrangement that is considered a promising target for laboratory synthesis and characterization.

Given its composition of potassium, sodium, iron, and chlorine, this compound is of interest for researchers exploring halide-based materials. With multiple reported structural variations across databases, it serves as a significant subject for studies into the crystal chemistry of complex halide systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for K3NaFeCl6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.25–0.38 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.011 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

17
3 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where K3NaFeCl6 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchHalide material developmentFundamental electronic property studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about K3NaFeCl6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is K3NaFeCl6?

K3NaFeCl6 is a semiconducting quaternary chloride compound that is considered stable enough to be synthesized in a laboratory setting.

More questions
What is K3NaFeCl6 used for?
K3NaFeCl6 is used in solid-state chemistry research, halide material development, and fundamental electronic property studies.
What is the band gap of K3NaFeCl6?
K3NaFeCl6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.25–0.38 eV across 17 reported structures.
Is K3NaFeCl6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.38 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is K3NaFeCl6 thermodynamically stable?
K3NaFeCl6 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.011 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of K3NaFeCl6 are known?
17 structures of K3NaFeCl6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does K3NaFeCl6 contain?
K3NaFeCl6 contains Cl, Fe, K, and Na (4 elements).
Where does the data for K3NaFeCl6 come from?
K3NaFeCl6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique quaternary halide, K3NaFeCl6 occupies a specialized niche within the broader landscape of iron-based chloride materials. It serves as a representative example of how alkali metal substitution can influence the stability and electronic behavior of complex halide frameworks.

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

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