K2SnS3
ceramic· JVASP-141912· K2SnS3
K2SnS3 is a quaternary sulfide ceramic compound belonging to the thiostannate family, combining potassium and tin sulfide chemistry into a crystalline solid. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications due to its semiconducting properties and potential for thin-film device fabrication. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream commercial applications, thiostannates represent an emerging class of earth-abundant alternatives to conventional semiconductors, with particular interest in solar cells, photodetectors, and other light-responsive devices where cost and sustainability are driving material selection.
thin-film photovoltaicsoptoelectronic researchsemiconductor devicesphotodetector componentsexperimental solar technologyearth-abundant materials research
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | 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.