K2Ag3Sb3S7 is a quaternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining potassium, silver, antimony, and sulfur elements. This material belongs to the family of complex sulfide semiconductors, which are primarily explored in research contexts for photovoltaic and thermoelectric applications due to their tunable bandgaps and mixed-valence compositions. The silver-antimony-sulfur framework offers potential advantages in solid-state device engineering where conventional semiconductors face limitations, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established alternatives like CdTe or CIGS photovoltaics.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1542 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 2.200 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 1.657 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00830 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5246 | eV/atom | — |