KWO3

KWO3 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting ternary oxide composed of potassium, tungsten, and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of KWO3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About KWO3

KWO3 is a semiconducting inorganic compound that sits firmly on the convex hull, indicating significant thermodynamic stability. Its structural versatility is highlighted by a substantial number of reported configurations across various databases, making it a subject of interest for fundamental materials research.

As a ternary oxide containing potassium and tungsten, this material offers unique electronic properties suitable for specialized applications. Its stable nature provides a reliable platform for investigating the interplay between its atomic arrangement and semiconducting behavior.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for KWO3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.51 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

15
3 databases, 11 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where KWO3 is used.

Materials science researchSemiconductor developmentSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KWO3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is KWO3?

KWO3 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting ternary oxide composed of potassium, tungsten, and oxygen.

More questions
What is KWO3 used for?
KWO3 is used in materials science research, semiconductor development, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of KWO3?
KWO3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.51 eV across 15 reported structures.
Is KWO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.51 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is KWO3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — KWO3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of KWO3 are known?
15 structures of KWO3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 11 distinct space groups.
What elements does KWO3 contain?
KWO3 contains K, O, and W (3 elements).
Where does the data for KWO3 come from?
KWO3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct ternary oxide, KWO3 serves as a foundational example of stable potassium-tungsten frameworks. Without direct structural siblings, it stands as a unique reference point for understanding how alkali metal incorporation influences the electronic and thermodynamic characteristics of transition metal oxide systems.

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

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