K8O40Sb8Si8

K8O40Sb8Si8 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of potassium, oxygen, antimony, and silicon.

KOSbSi
Crystal structure of K8O40Sb8Si8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About K8O40Sb8Si8

K8O40Sb8Si8 is a complex inorganic compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement of potassium, oxygen, antimony, and silicon atoms.

This material is of significant interest for researchers investigating multi-element frameworks. Its stability suggests potential for integration into specialized electronic or optoelectronic device architectures where precise control over semiconducting behavior is required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for K8O40Sb8Si8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.81 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 K8O40Sb8Si8 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistryMaterials science development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about K8O40Sb8Si8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is K8O40Sb8Si8?

K8O40Sb8Si8 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of potassium, oxygen, antimony, and silicon.

More questions
What is K8O40Sb8Si8 used for?
K8O40Sb8Si8 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry, and materials science development.
What is the band gap of K8O40Sb8Si8?
K8O40Sb8Si8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.81 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is K8O40Sb8Si8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.81 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is K8O40Sb8Si8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — K8O40Sb8Si8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of K8O40Sb8Si8 are known?
5 structures of K8O40Sb8Si8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does K8O40Sb8Si8 contain?
K8O40Sb8Si8 contains K, O, Sb, and Si (4 elements).
Where does the data for K8O40Sb8Si8 come from?
K8O40Sb8Si8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique multi-component system, K8O40Sb8Si8 stands as a distinct structural entity within the landscape of complex potassium-antimony-silicates. It serves as a foundational example of how these elements can organize into a stable, semiconducting configuration, providing a benchmark for future studies into similar quaternary oxide frameworks.

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

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