K2Bi8Se13

semiconductor
· K2Bi8Se13

K2Bi8Se13 is a quaternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining potassium, bismuth, and selenium in a layered crystal structure. This material belongs to the family of bismuth-based selenides, which are of significant research interest for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications due to their narrow bandgap and layered topology. While primarily a laboratory compound rather than a commercial product, K2Bi8Se13 represents the broader potential of complex chalcogenide systems for energy conversion and advanced electronics where low thermal conductivity coupled with electronic functionality is advantageous.

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Compliance & Regulations

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Thermal Conductivity(k)2 entries
W/(m·K)
W/(m·K)27°C
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Density(ρ)
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries
eV
eV
Electrical Conductivity(σ)
S/cm27°C
Electrical Resistivity(ρe)
Ω·m27°C
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)
W/(m·K²)27°C
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries
μV/K27°C
µV/K
Thermoelectric Figure of Merit(zT)
-27°C
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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