K5Cu1Sb2 is an experimental intermetallic semiconductor compound belonging to the Heusler or half-Heusler alloy family, combining potassium, copper, and antimony in a stoichiometric ratio. While not widely commercialized, this material class is investigated for thermoelectric and spintronic applications due to the electronic properties arising from its ternary composition. Engineers considering such materials would be exploring next-generation energy conversion or magnetic semiconductor device concepts rather than selecting from established industrial stock.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 2,586.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,282.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.9763 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4620 | eV/atom | — |