K8C4O12 is a ceramic compound in the potassium-carbon-oxygen system, likely representing a potassium carbonate or related oxide-carbonate ceramic phase. This material belongs to the family of alkali-based ceramics and appears to be primarily a research or specialized compound rather than a commodity ceramic in widespread industrial use. Its potential applications would center on high-temperature chemistry, catalysis support, or specialty refractory environments where potassium-containing ceramics offer chemical compatibility advantages over conventional oxides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 38.11 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 17.09 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.269 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.910 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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