K8 Se16 Sn6

semiconductor
· K8 Se16 Sn6

K8Se16Sn6 is a complex chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining potassium, selenium, and tin in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of multinary chalcogenides, which are primarily investigated in research contexts for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications where tunable band gaps and layered crystal structures offer advantages over binary semiconductors. Engineers and materials researchers consider such compounds for emerging technologies including solid-state cooling, infrared detectors, and phase-change memory devices, though practical industrial deployment remains limited compared to conventional semiconductors like silicon or III-V compounds.

thermoelectric devicesinfrared sensingphase-change memoryresearch/experimental semiconductorssolid-state coolingoptoelectronic prototyping

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Bulk Modulus(K)
ksi
Shear Modulus(G)
ksi
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
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Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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