K2SnCl4 (potassium tin tetrachloride) is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the halide perovskite family, characterized by its layered crystalline structure. This material is primarily studied in research contexts for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, particularly as a lead-free alternative in perovskite-based solar cells and light-emitting devices. Engineers consider this compound when designing environmentally benign semiconductor systems where tin-based halides offer both reduced toxicity compared to lead analogues and tunable electronic properties for next-generation energy conversion and display technologies.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 15.22 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4600 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -2.970 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.348 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.628 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞) | 4.083 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1012 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.567 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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