K4 Au4 I12
semiconductor· K4 Au4 I12
K4Au4I12 is an experimental semiconductor compound combining potassium, gold, and iodine in a layered halide perovskite structure. This material belongs to the family of metal halides being investigated for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, offering potential advantages in light emission, detection, and energy conversion due to the unique electronic properties of gold-containing halide frameworks. Research into such compounds is motivated by their tunable bandgaps, strong light-matter interactions, and potential for solution-processed device fabrication, though the material remains primarily in the laboratory stage and is not yet widely deployed in commercial applications.
experimental photovoltaicsoptoelectronic deviceslight-emitting materialsphotodetectorsthin-film semiconductorsresearch-phase perovskite alternatives
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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