K₄Co₂S₄ is a transition metal sulfide semiconductor compound containing cobalt and potassium, representing a layered or framework structure typical of multimetallic chalcogenides. This material belongs to an emerging class of synthetic semiconductors under active research investigation for potential optoelectronic and catalytic applications, though it remains primarily in the developmental stage rather than established industrial production. Its notable characteristics stem from its mixed-valency composition and sulfide chemistry, which can enable tunable electronic properties and surface reactivity compared to simpler binary semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 31.66 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 13.79 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02050 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9020 | eV/atom | — |