K8O8Pb2

K8O8Pb2 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting ternary oxide containing potassium, oxygen, and lead.

KOPb
Crystal structure of K8O8Pb2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About K8O8Pb2

K8O8Pb2 is a complex inorganic compound composed of potassium, oxygen, and lead. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration of these elements that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions.

The material exhibits semiconducting electronic character, making it a subject of interest for fundamental studies in solid-state physics. Its existence across multiple crystallographic databases highlights its importance as a distinct chemical entity within its specific compositional space.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for K8O8Pb2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.70 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
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about K8O8Pb2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is K8O8Pb2?

K8O8Pb2 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting ternary oxide containing potassium, oxygen, and lead.

More questions
What is the band gap of K8O8Pb2?
K8O8Pb2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.70 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is K8O8Pb2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.70 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is K8O8Pb2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — K8O8Pb2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of K8O8Pb2 are known?
3 structures of K8O8Pb2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does K8O8Pb2 contain?
K8O8Pb2 contains K, O, and Pb (3 elements).
Where does the data for K8O8Pb2 come from?
K8O8Pb2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary oxide, K8O8Pb2 occupies a specialized niche in materials science. Without direct structural analogs in this specific class, it serves as a primary reference point for understanding the interplay between alkali metals, oxygen, and heavy p-block elements in stable semiconducting frameworks.

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

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