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.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 20.07 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10.90 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.377 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8340 | eV/atom | — |