K2MnSnSe4 is a quaternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound composed of potassium, manganese, tin, and selenium. This is a research-phase material under investigation for its potential optoelectronic and thermoelectric properties, belonging to the broader family of multinary semiconductors that exhibit tunable bandgaps and mixed-valence capabilities. The manganese and tin cations combined with selenide provide opportunities for applications requiring non-toxic alternatives to heavy-metal-based semiconductors, though practical industrial deployment remains exploratory.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.037 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)3 entries | 1.700 | eV | Measured | ||
| ↳ | 0.04200 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 0.7430 | eV | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞) | 5.524 | - | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Spectroscopic Limited Maximum Efficiency (SLME)(SLME) | 25.25 | % | DFT · TBmBJ |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8275 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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