K8Sb8 is an experimental binary intermetallic compound composed of potassium and antimony, representing a class of materials being investigated for potential semiconductor and thermoelectric applications. Research into alkali-metal antimony compounds focuses on their electronic structure and vibrational properties, with particular interest in understanding how these materials might function in energy conversion or solid-state device contexts. The compound remains largely in the research phase, with industrial adoption limited pending demonstration of practical advantages over established semiconductor alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 17.20 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8.380 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.04190 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5100 | eV/atom | — |