K8 Rb4 Bi4 Se12

semiconductor

· K8 Rb4 Bi4 Se12

K8Rb4Bi4Se12 is a quaternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining alkali metals (potassium and rubidium), bismuth, and selenium in a layered crystal structure. This material is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, belonging to the family of complex metal chalcogenides that show promise for solid-state energy conversion and photovoltaic devices where conventional semiconductors face limitations. The combination of heavy elements (Bi, Se) with alkali metals typically produces low thermal conductivity and tunable bandgaps, making such compounds candidates for next-generation thermoelectric generators and infrared photon detection.

thermoelectric energy conversionresearch semiconductorsinfrared photodetectorssolid-state cooling devicesphotovoltaic materials developmentlow-thermal-conductivity applications

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Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	16.17	GPa	—
Shear Modulus(G)	9.160	GPa	—

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Band Gap(Eg)	2.092	eV	—

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Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-1.047	eV/atom	—

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K8 Rb4 Bi4 Se12

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