KAu5PS8
semiconductor· KAu5PS8
KAu5PS8 is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining potassium, gold, phosphorus, and sulfur—a rare mixed-metal chalcogenide that falls outside conventional semiconductor families. This is primarily a research material under investigation for potential optoelectronic and solid-state applications, notable for its complex crystal structure and the inclusion of precious metal (gold) components, which distinguishes it from typical industrial semiconductors but raises practical considerations around cost and scalability.
experimental optoelectronicsthermoelectric researchphotocatalysissolid-state physicsthin-film device prototypingmaterials science research
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?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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