K8 Se20
semiconductor· K8 Se20
K8Se20 is an experimental selenium-rich compound in the chalcogenide semiconductor family, composed primarily of potassium and selenium. This material is of research interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where chalcogenide semiconductors are explored for their tunable bandgaps and potential in infrared sensing or thin-film device architectures. Compared to more established semiconductors like silicon or III-V compounds, chalcogenides offer advantages in specific wavelength ranges and can be processed at lower temperatures, though they remain largely in development stages for commercial deployment.
infrared detectorsthin-film photovoltaicsresearch optoelectronicschalcogenide phase-change materialslaboratory-scale devices
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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