K12Sb4Se12 is a layered chalcogenide semiconductor compound belonging to the family of metal antimony selenides, which are characterized by their tunable band gaps and ionic-electronic mixed conductivity. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for thermoelectric energy conversion and solid-state ionics applications, where its layered structure and mixed-valence chemistry offer potential advantages over conventional materials in terms of phonon scattering and ion mobility; it represents an emerging class of materials being investigated to improve efficiency in waste heat recovery and next-generation solid electrolytes for energy storage devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.244 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.042 | eV/atom | — |