K6Mo4O21U2

K6Mo4O21U2 is a stable, semiconducting quaternary oxide containing potassium, molybdenum, oxygen, and uranium.

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Crystal structure of K6Mo4O21U2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About K6Mo4O21U2

K6Mo4O21U2 is a complex quaternary oxide incorporating potassium, molybdenum, oxygen, and uranium. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a well-defined structural arrangement within its chemical system.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior, making it a subject of interest for researchers investigating the interplay between transition metals and actinides in solid-state frameworks. Its existence across multiple reported structures highlights its significance in fundamental materials exploration.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for K6Mo4O21U2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.17 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
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about K6Mo4O21U2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is K6Mo4O21U2?

K6Mo4O21U2 is a stable, semiconducting quaternary oxide containing potassium, molybdenum, oxygen, and uranium.

More questions
What is the band gap of K6Mo4O21U2?
K6Mo4O21U2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.17 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is K6Mo4O21U2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.17 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is K6Mo4O21U2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — K6Mo4O21U2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of K6Mo4O21U2 are known?
5 structures of K6Mo4O21U2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does K6Mo4O21U2 contain?
K6Mo4O21U2 contains K, Mo, O, and U (4 elements).
Where does the data for K6Mo4O21U2 come from?
K6Mo4O21U2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique quaternary oxide, K6Mo4O21U2 occupies a distinct niche in solid-state chemistry, serving as a stable reference point for understanding the structural diversity of uranium-molybdenum-based frameworks.

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

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