K4ZnO3

K4ZnO3 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting oxide material utilized in the study of transparent conducting oxides.

Crystal structure of K4ZnO3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About K4ZnO3

K4ZnO3 is a distinct member of the transparent conducting oxide family, characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable compound residing on the convex hull, it represents a structurally robust candidate for materials science research.

Its unique composition of potassium, zinc, and oxygen positions it as an intriguing subject for electronic and optical studies. Researchers look to such stable oxides to better understand the relationship between crystal structure and charge transport in complex oxide systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for K4ZnO3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.69 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 K4ZnO3 is used.

Transparent conducting oxide researchSemiconductor device developmentSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about K4ZnO3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is K4ZnO3?

K4ZnO3 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting oxide material utilized in the study of transparent conducting oxides.

More questions
What is K4ZnO3 used for?
K4ZnO3 is used in transparent conducting oxide research, semiconductor device development, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of K4ZnO3?
K4ZnO3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.69 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is K4ZnO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.69 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is K4ZnO3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — K4ZnO3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of K4ZnO3 are known?
5 structures of K4ZnO3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does K4ZnO3 contain?
K4ZnO3 contains K, O, and Zn (3 elements).
Where does the data for K4ZnO3 come from?
K4ZnO3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the transparent conducting oxides class.

Unlike the widely utilized ZnO, which is a foundational binary transparent conductor, K4ZnO3 offers a more complex structural environment. While siblings like ZnGa2O4 and BaSnO3 are frequently investigated for their specific optoelectronic properties, K4ZnO3 stands out for its specific thermodynamic stability and distinct stoichiometry within the broader class of zinc-based oxides.

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Related Compounds

Other Transparent Conducting Oxides in the database.

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

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