K2S3

ceramic
· K2S3

K2S3 is a potassium polysulfide ceramic compound belonging to the sulfide ceramic family. While not a widely commercialized material, it represents research interest in solid-state chemistry and materials science, particularly for applications requiring sulfide-based ceramics with moderate stiffness and low density. K2S3 and related potassium sulfides are primarily explored in laboratory and academic contexts for potential uses in solid electrolytes, optical materials, and specialized ceramic applications where conventional oxides are unsuitable.

solid-state electrolytes (research)optical ceramic components (experimental)sulfide ceramic matrix compositeshigh-temperature ceramic coatings (laboratory scale)electrochemical device materials (development phase)

Compliance & Regulations

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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
21.36
GPa
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.2700
-
Shear Modulus(G)
12.05
GPa
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Density(ρ)
2.173
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)
1.342
eV
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)2 entries
8.010
-
6.116
range 4.465–7.766median of 2 measurements
-
Electronic Dielectric Tensor(ε∞)
Matrix (redacted)
-
Total Dielectric Tensor(ε)
Matrix (redacted)
-
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)
0.1130
C/m²
Piezoelectric Stress Tensor(eij)
Matrix (redacted)
C/m²
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-190.9
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.9428
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.