K₄I₂O is an iodine-oxygen compound in the potassium family, classified as a semiconductor with potential ionic and mixed-valent character. This is a research-phase material rather than a commodity compound; compounds in this chemical system are of interest in solid-state chemistry for understanding defect structures, ion transport mechanisms, and optical properties in layered or framework oxides. The material family is notable for potential applications in ion-conducting ceramics, though K₄I₂O itself remains primarily in exploratory synthesis and characterization stages rather than established industrial use.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 2,538.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,389.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.386 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.483 | eV/atom | — |