K2TeI6 is a halide perovskite semiconductor compound combining potassium, tellurium, and iodine. This is primarily a research material studied for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, representing the broader family of lead-free halide perovskites being explored as safer alternatives to conventional perovskite solar cells. Engineers investigating this compound are typically motivated by its potential for tunable bandgap, solution processability, and reduced toxicity compared to lead-based perovskites, though commercial-scale production and long-term stability remain active research challenges.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 1,963.8 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 773.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1553 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 1.380 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 1.600 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -235.6 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7941 | eV/atom | — |