K4 Ag4 Sn2 Se8

semiconductor
· K4 Ag4 Sn2 Se8

K4Ag4Sn2Se8 is a quaternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining potassium, silver, tin, and selenium in a layered crystal structure. This material belongs to the broader family of metal chalcogenides, which are actively researched for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications due to their tunable band gaps and mixed-valence chemistry. As a relatively unexplored composition, it represents potential for mid-range energy conversion and sensing applications where the combination of heavy metal atoms (Sn, Ag) with chalcogen bonding can provide favorable phonon-scattering properties and electronic tunability.

thermoelectric energy harvestinginfrared detectorssolid-state electronics researchphotovoltaic absorbersquantum materials developmentsemiconductor optoelectronics

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Band Gap(Eg)
eV
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Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

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