K₂Te₂Au₂ is an experimental intermetallic semiconductor compound combining potassium, tellurium, and gold in a ternary phase system. This material remains primarily in research and development stages, with interest centered on its electronic and structural properties for potential optoelectronic or solid-state device applications where the combination of noble metal (Au) and chalcogen (Te) chemistry offers tunable band gap characteristics. The compound represents the broader family of ternary semiconductors and intermetallics being investigated for niche applications in advanced electronics where conventional binary semiconductors or standard alloys are unsuitable.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 37.67 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 16.64 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.4196 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7040 | eV/atom | — |