K5SnSb3 is an intermetallic ceramic compound composed of potassium, tin, and antimony. This material belongs to the family of complex metal-rich ceramics and is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial use. The compound's potential lies in semiconductor, thermoelectric, or specialized electronic applications where the combination of these elements may offer favorable band structure or phonon-scattering properties; engineers would consider this material when exploring next-generation alternatives to conventional semiconductors or when designing systems requiring specific electrical or thermal transport characteristics at elevated temperatures.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.290 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.4970 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5180 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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