K8O36P8W4

K8O36P8W4 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating inorganic compound containing potassium, oxygen, phosphorus, and tungsten.

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Crystal structure of K8O36P8W4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About K8O36P8W4

K8O36P8W4 is a complex inorganic compound composed of potassium, oxygen, phosphorus, and tungsten. It is recognized for its thermodynamic stability, as it sits on the convex hull, indicating a highly favorable energetic state compared to its constituent elements. Its electronic character is defined as a wide-gap insulator, making it an interesting subject for studies involving dielectric or insulating materials. The compound has been documented across multiple structural databases, reflecting its significance in solid-state chemistry research. Its unique arrangement of polyanionic frameworks and alkali metal cations suggests a robust architecture suitable for further investigation into its physical properties. As a stable member of its chemical family, it serves as a reliable reference point for understanding the interactions between heavy transition metals and phosphate groups within a crystalline lattice.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for K8O36P8W4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

4.09 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 K8O36P8W4 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchDielectric material studiesStructural framework analysis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about K8O36P8W4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is K8O36P8W4?

K8O36P8W4 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating inorganic compound containing potassium, oxygen, phosphorus, and tungsten.

More questions
What is K8O36P8W4 used for?
K8O36P8W4 is used in solid-state chemistry research, dielectric material studies, and structural framework analysis.
What is the band gap of K8O36P8W4?
K8O36P8W4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 4.09 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is K8O36P8W4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.09 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is K8O36P8W4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — K8O36P8W4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of K8O36P8W4 are known?
3 structures of K8O36P8W4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does K8O36P8W4 contain?
K8O36P8W4 contains K, O, P, and W (4 elements).
Where does the data for K8O36P8W4 come from?
K8O36P8W4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable, wide-gap insulating material, K8O36P8W4 represents a specialized class of complex oxides where the interplay between tungsten and phosphorus creates a rigid structural framework. While it does not have direct siblings provided for comparison, it stands out as a well-defined, thermodynamically favored phase that exemplifies the structural diversity possible in potassium-tungsten-phosphate systems.

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

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