K4Cu2Sb2 is a ternary intermetallic semiconductor compound combining potassium, copper, and antimony elements. This material belongs to the family of complex metallic semiconductors and represents a research-phase compound being investigated for electronic and thermoelectric applications where unconventional crystal structures and mixed-valence chemistry offer potential advantages over conventional binary semiconductors. Engineers would evaluate this material for niche applications requiring specific bandgap properties, phonon-scattering behavior, or integration into device structures where its distinct electronic structure provides performance benefits unavailable from common semiconductor alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 2,960.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,596.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.248 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4000 | eV/atom | — |