K2GeI6O18 is an inorganic ceramic compound containing potassium, germanium, iodine, and oxygen—a mixed-halide germanate that falls into the category of functional ceramic materials. This is a research-phase compound studied for its potential in optoelectronic and photonic applications, particularly for radiation detection, scintillation, or ion-conduction properties inherent to its crystal structure. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, germanium-based halide ceramics are being investigated as alternatives to conventional scintillators and solid-state electrolytes due to their tunable electronic properties and potential for high-density radiation interaction.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.916 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.083 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -229.8 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7929 | eV/atom | — |