K₄Co₂Se₄ is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining potassium, cobalt, and selenium in a layered crystal structure. This is a research-phase material within the family of metal chalcogenides, studied primarily for its electronic and optical properties rather than established industrial production. The compound represents an emerging class of semiconductors of interest for optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications where the combination of earth-abundant and semi-rare elements offers potential advantages in cost or performance compared to conventional III-V or II-VI semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000800 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7960 | eV/atom | — |