K₄As₄Se₈ is a quaternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound containing potassium, arsenic, and selenium elements. This material belongs to the family of complex chalcogenide semiconductors, which are primarily of research interest for exploring novel electronic and photonic properties rather than established industrial applications. Chalcogenide semiconductors like this composition are investigated for potential use in infrared optics, phase-change memory devices, and thermoelectric applications, though K₄As₄Se₈ specifically remains largely a laboratory compound; engineers considering this material should treat it as an experimental system requiring further characterization and testing before practical deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 2,154.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,327.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.532 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6450 | eV/atom | — |