K4O21Te2U5

K4O21Te2U5 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting complex oxide containing potassium, oxygen, tellurium, and uranium.

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Crystal structure of K4O21Te2U5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About K4O21Te2U5

K4O21Te2U5 is a complex quaternary oxide incorporating potassium, tellurium, and uranium. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement within this specific chemical system.

Exhibiting semiconducting electronic character, this compound is of significant interest for fundamental studies in solid-state chemistry. Its unique stoichiometry and structural configuration provide valuable insights into the behavior of uranium-based oxides in complex lattice environments.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for K4O21Te2U5, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.77 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where K4O21Te2U5 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchMaterials science explorationFundamental electronic property studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about K4O21Te2U5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is K4O21Te2U5?

K4O21Te2U5 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting complex oxide containing potassium, oxygen, tellurium, and uranium.

More questions
What is K4O21Te2U5 used for?
K4O21Te2U5 is used in solid-state chemistry research, materials science exploration, and fundamental electronic property studies.
What is the band gap of K4O21Te2U5?
K4O21Te2U5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.77 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is K4O21Te2U5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.77 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is K4O21Te2U5 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — K4O21Te2U5 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of K4O21Te2U5 are known?
3 structures of K4O21Te2U5 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does K4O21Te2U5 contain?
K4O21Te2U5 contains K, O, Te, and U (4 elements).
Where does the data for K4O21Te2U5 come from?
K4O21Te2U5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct quaternary phase, K4O21Te2U5 occupies a unique position in materials science, serving as a reference point for understanding the interplay between alkali metals, chalcogens, and actinides in stable oxide frameworks.

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

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