K2CeCu2S4
metalK2CeCu2S4 is an experimental ternary sulfide compound containing potassium, cerium, and copper elements, representing a mixed-metal chalcogenide system rather than a conventional structural alloy. This material remains primarily in the research phase, investigated for potential applications in solid-state chemistry and materials science where mixed-metal sulfides show promise for photocatalytic, thermoelectric, or electronic properties. Interest in this compound family stems from the unique electronic structures that arise from combining rare-earth elements (cerium) with transition metals (copper) in sulfide frameworks, offering alternatives to traditional semiconductors or functional ceramics in specialized applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.899 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.3050 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.325 | eV/atom | — |