K2Hg3Ge2Se8 is a quaternary chalcogenide ceramic compound containing potassium, mercury, germanium, and selenium. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its potential in infrared optics and nonlinear optical applications, where chalcogenide ceramics are valued for their transparency in the mid- to far-infrared spectrum and unique electronic properties. Engineers and researchers investigating this compound are typically exploring it as an alternative infrared window material or for photonic devices, taking advantage of the chalcogenide family's high refractive index and wide transmission bandwidth compared to conventional glasses.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.465 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.7320 | eV | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -77.62 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4430 | eV/atom | — |