K2SnHgSe4 is a quaternary ceramic compound combining potassium, tin, mercury, and selenium—a relatively uncommon combination that belongs to the family of chalcogenide ceramics. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial production, with potential applications in optoelectronic and semiconducting devices that exploit the electronic properties of tin and selenium. The compound's layered ionic structure and the presence of mercury suggests possible use in niche applications requiring specific electrical or optical behavior, though industrial adoption remains limited due to synthesis challenges and the toxicity concerns associated with mercury.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 24.12 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 13.91 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.153 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.472 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 9.348 range 6.917–11.78median of 2 measurements | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.08610 | C/m² | — | ||
Piezoelectric Stress Tensor(eij) | Matrix (redacted) | C/m² | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7368 | eV/atom | — |