K4 Ge2 Se6

semiconductor

· K4 Ge2 Se6

K₄Ge₂Se₆ is a mixed-metal chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining potassium, germanium, and selenium in a layered crystal structure. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for infrared optics and solid-state electronics, where the selenium and germanium framework creates tunable bandgap characteristics valuable for detecting and manipulating infrared radiation. As an experimental compound rather than an established industrial material, K₄Ge₂Se₆ represents the broader class of chalcogenide semiconductors that offer advantages over traditional materials in mid- to far-infrared applications where transparency and nonlinear optical response are critical.

infrared optics and detectorsnonlinear optical materials (research)solid-state electronics (experimental)thermal imaging systemsfiber optics and waveguidesnext-generation photonic devices

Compliance & Regulations

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Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	2,575.3	ksi	—
Shear Modulus(G)	1,324.6	ksi	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	1.589	eV	—

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Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.9120	eV/atom	—

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K4 Ge2 Se6

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