K2CdSnSe4 is a quaternary semiconductor ceramic compound belonging to the family of II-IV-VI semiconductors, combining alkali metal (potassium), transition metal (cadmium), group IV (tin), and chalcogen (selenium) elements. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where its tunable bandgap and crystal structure make it relevant for solar cells, photodetectors, and nonlinear optical devices. Engineers consider this compound when conventional binary or ternary semiconductors cannot meet specific absorption or emission requirements, though widespread industrial adoption remains limited compared to established alternatives like CdTe or CIGS solar cells.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 3,591.1 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,148 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1642 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.664 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8860 | eV/atom | — |