K3GaS3

ceramic

· JVASP-12839· K3GaS3

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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Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	2.447	kg/m³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Band Gap(Eg)	2.891	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—
Seebeck Coefficient(S)	-102	µV/K	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.000	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-1.256	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.

K3GaS3

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental