K4 Zn2 Te4

semiconductor

· K4 Zn2 Te4

K₄Zn₂Te₄ is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining potassium, zinc, and tellurium elements, belonging to the family of multinary chalcogenides. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications due to its tunable bandgap and potential for solid-state energy conversion; it remains largely experimental rather than widely commercialized, with potential advantages over binary semiconductors (like ZnTe) in achieving engineered electronic properties for next-generation photovoltaic or thermal-to-electric conversion devices.

photovoltaic researchthermoelectric devicesoptoelectronic compoundssemiconductor bandgap engineeringsolid-state energy conversionmaterials discovery & development

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	2,870.2	ksi	—
Shear Modulus(G)	1,333.3	ksi	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	1.964	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.9330	eV/atom	—

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K4 Zn2 Te4

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