Cl10K2Sn4 is an experimental tin-based compound belonging to the halide semiconductor family, combining chlorine and potassium with tin in a specific stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily of research interest for advanced semiconductor and optoelectronic applications, where tin halides are being investigated as potential alternatives to lead halides in perovskite solar cells and light-emitting devices due to their lower toxicity and tunable electronic properties. The inclusion of potassium suggests potential for ion-conducting or mixed-valence semiconductor behavior, making it relevant to emerging energy conversion and photonic device research.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 2,813.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,656.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.947 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.353 | eV/atom | — |