K₂Ge₂Br₆ is an inorganic halide perovskite semiconductor compound composed of potassium, germanium, and bromine. This material belongs to the emerging family of lead-free halide perovskites under active research for optoelectronic applications, offering potential advantages in stability and toxicity compared to lead-based alternatives. While primarily in the research and development phase, K₂Ge₂Br₆ and related germanium halides are investigated for photovoltaic devices, X-ray scintillators, and radiation detection due to their semiconducting properties and relatively high atomic number composition.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 13.84 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5.347 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.913 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.120 | eV/atom | — |