K1Ge1Cl3 is a potassium germanium chloride compound belonging to the halide semiconductor family, synthesized primarily for research applications rather than established commercial use. This material is of interest in solid-state chemistry and materials science for exploring layered crystal structures and ionic-covalent bonding behavior in germanium-based systems. While not yet widely deployed in industry, halide semiconductors in this family are investigated for potential applications in optoelectronics, photovoltaics, and radiation detection where tunable bandgap and layered crystal properties could offer advantages over more conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 15.22 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9.173 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.759 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.330 | eV/atom | — |