K2CoI4 is an inorganic ionic compound containing potassium, cobalt, and iodine; it belongs to the family of metal halides and represents a research-phase material rather than an established industrial commodity. This compound is primarily of interest in solid-state chemistry and materials science research, particularly for studies on crystal structure, electronic properties, and potential applications in semiconductors or photonic devices. K2CoI4 and related halide compounds are being investigated as alternatives or complements to more conventional materials in niche applications where the specific coordination chemistry and optical or electronic properties of cobalt-iodide frameworks may offer advantages.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1404 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.5380 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 6.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9164 | eV/atom | — |