K₂Cu₂Se₂ is an experimental semiconducting compound combining potassium, copper, and selenium elements, belonging to the family of multinary chalcogenide semiconductors. This material is primarily investigated in research settings for photovoltaic and thermoelectric applications, where its layered structure and electronic properties offer potential advantages in energy conversion devices. As a relatively unexplored compound, it represents an emerging candidate in the search for earth-abundant alternatives to conventional semiconductor materials, though practical industrial adoption remains limited and further development is needed.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 41.87 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 25.20 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.3672 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7650 | eV/atom | — |