KSnO2
KSnO2 is a semiconducting perovskite oxide that exists near the thermodynamic hull, making it a promising candidate for experimental synthesis and electronic research.
About KSnO2
KSnO2 is a semiconducting member of the perovskite oxide family, characterized by its potential for synthesis due to its near-hull thermodynamic stability. Its unique electronic structure makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating new oxide-based functional materials.
As a ternary oxide, it contributes to the broader understanding of perovskite-based systems where tin and potassium cations interact within an oxygen framework. Its status as a near-hull compound suggests it is a viable candidate for experimental exploration in materials science laboratories.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for KSnO2, aggregated across 3 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where KSnO2 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about KSnO2, answered from cross-validated data.
What is KSnO2?
KSnO2 is a semiconducting perovskite oxide that exists near the thermodynamic hull, making it a promising candidate for experimental synthesis and electronic research.
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What is the band gap of KSnO2?
Is KSnO2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
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How It Compares
Within the perovskite oxides class.
Unlike the highly studied and widely utilized ferroelectric BaTiO3 or the magnetic transition metal oxides like LaMnO3 and LaFeO3, KSnO2 represents a less conventional stoichiometry within the perovskite class. While many of its siblings are dominated by rare-earth elements, KSnO2 offers a distinct chemical profile that differentiates it from the more traditional perovskites like LaAlO3 or LaNiO3.
Related Compounds
Other Perovskite Oxides in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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