K3GaS3 is a ternary ceramic compound composed of potassium, gallium, and sulfur, belonging to the family of metal chalcogenides. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial production, with potential applications in optoelectronic and semiconductor device development due to its sulfide-based composition and wide bandgap characteristics typical of III-VI compounds. Engineers evaluating this material should note it represents an exploratory alternative within the chalcogenide ceramic space, where similar compounds are investigated for photovoltaic, radiation detection, and infrared optical applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.08840 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.891 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -102 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.256 | eV/atom | — |