K₂MoCl₆ is a halide-based semiconductor compound containing molybdenum and chlorine ligands in an octahedral coordination environment. This is a research-phase material primarily investigated for optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications due to its tunable band gap and potential for solution-based processing. The compound belongs to a broader family of metal halide semiconductors that offer advantages over traditional silicon in terms of manufacturing flexibility and cost, though stability and long-term performance data remain limited compared to established semiconductor classes.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 19.90 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9.960 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.05660 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.491 | eV/atom | — |