K3SbS3

K3SbS3 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting ternary sulfide compound.

KSSb
Crystal structure of K3SbS3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About K3SbS3

K3SbS3 is a ternary sulfide compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a material that resides on the convex hull, it exhibits significant thermodynamic stability, making it a robust candidate for fundamental studies in solid-state chemistry.

Its structural diversity is evidenced by multiple reported configurations across various databases. This stability and electronic profile position it as a noteworthy subject for researchers investigating complex chalcogenide systems and their potential for optoelectronic or ion-conducting applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for K3SbS3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.70 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
Uses

Applications

Where K3SbS3 is used.

Solid-state ionics researchOptoelectronic materials developmentChalcogenide semiconductor studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about K3SbS3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is K3SbS3?

K3SbS3 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting ternary sulfide compound.

More questions
What is K3SbS3 used for?
K3SbS3 is used in solid-state ionics research, optoelectronic materials development, and chalcogenide semiconductor studies.
What is the band gap of K3SbS3?
K3SbS3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.70 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is K3SbS3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.70 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is K3SbS3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — K3SbS3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of K3SbS3 are known?
5 structures of K3SbS3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does K3SbS3 contain?
K3SbS3 contains K, S, and Sb (3 elements).
Where does the data for K3SbS3 come from?
K3SbS3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct thioantimonate, K3SbS3 serves as a foundational example of stable ternary sulfides. Without direct structural siblings in this specific dataset, it acts as a primary reference point for understanding the interplay between alkali metal cations and antimony-sulfur frameworks in maintaining thermodynamic equilibrium.

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

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