K4Ge4Se16Hg6 is a mixed-cation chalcogenide ceramic composed of potassium, germanium, selenium, and mercury elements. This is a research-phase compound within the broader family of germanium selenide materials, which are being investigated for their unique electronic and optical properties in solid-state chemistry. The specific incorporation of mercury and multiple cations suggests potential applications in specialized photonic or thermoelectric device research, though industrial adoption remains limited and this compound is primarily of academic interest for materials discovery and structure-property relationships.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4910 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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