K₂Co₂Cl₆ is a coordination compound composed of cobalt and chloride ions in a potassium matrix, belonging to the class of halide-based semiconductors and mixed-metal salts. This is primarily a research-phase material studied for its electronic and magnetic properties rather than an established industrial semiconductor. The compound and related cobalt halide systems are of interest in solid-state physics for investigating semiconducting behavior, potential photovoltaic applications, and magnetic ordering phenomena, though practical engineering applications remain limited compared to conventional semiconductors like silicon or gallium arsenide.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00780 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.145 | eV/atom | — |