KScO2

KScO2 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap insulating oxide containing potassium, scandium, and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of KScO2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About KScO2

KScO2 is a stable ternary oxide composed of potassium, scandium, and oxygen. As a wide-band-gap insulator, it exhibits electronic characteristics typical of highly stable ionic compounds that occupy a position on the convex hull of thermodynamic stability.

This material is of interest to researchers investigating the structural diversity of scandium-based oxides. With multiple reported structures across major databases, it serves as a foundational subject for understanding phase stability and coordination chemistry in complex oxide systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for KScO2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.62 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, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where KScO2 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state chemistry studiesFundamental structural analysis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KScO2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is KScO2?

KScO2 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap insulating oxide containing potassium, scandium, and oxygen.

More questions
What is KScO2 used for?
KScO2 is used in materials science research, solid-state chemistry studies, and fundamental structural analysis.
What is the band gap of KScO2?
KScO2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.62 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is KScO2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.62 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is KScO2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — KScO2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of KScO2 are known?
5 structures of KScO2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does KScO2 contain?
KScO2 contains K, O, and Sc (3 elements).
Where does the data for KScO2 come from?
KScO2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct ternary oxide, KScO2 represents a specialized structural configuration within the broader landscape of scandium-containing ceramic materials, serving as a stable reference point for future studies in oxide chemistry.

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

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