K₂Zn₂P₂ is an experimental ternary semiconductor compound composed of potassium, zinc, and phosphorus, belonging to the broader family of multinary phosphide semiconductors. This material remains primarily in research and development phases, investigated for potential optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications due to its semiconducting behavior and moderate mechanical rigidity. While not yet deployed in high-volume industrial production, compounds in this chemical family are of interest for next-generation solar cells, light-emitting devices, and quantum materials where tunable bandgaps and mixed-metal compositions offer advantages over conventional binary semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 42.64 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 30.65 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.9378 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5540 | eV/atom | — |