K4 Ge4 Pb2 S12
semiconductor· K4 Ge4 Pb2 S12
K4Ge4Pb2S12 is a quaternary sulfide semiconductor compound combining potassium, germanium, lead, and sulfur elements in a layered crystal structure. This material belongs to the family of heavy-metal chalcogenides and is primarily studied in research contexts for its potential in thermoelectric applications and infrared optics, where the combination of heavy elements and sulfur coordination offers tunable bandgap and phonon-scattering properties. Engineers consider such compounds as alternatives to conventional thermoelectric materials (like Bi2Te3) and infrared window materials, particularly where earth-abundant or less-toxic element substitution is valued over maximum performance metrics.
thermoelectric power generationinfrared optics and windowsmaterials research and developmentsolid-state physics studieschalcogenide semiconductors
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| 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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