KCeSe₄ is a rare-earth selenide compound that functions as a semiconductor material, belonging to the family of metal selenides with potential for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications. This is primarily a research-phase material studied for its electronic band structure and light-interaction properties; it has not yet achieved widespread commercial deployment. The material is notable within the rare-earth semiconductor family for its composition combining potassium, cerium, and selenium, making it relevant to researchers exploring novel semiconductors for infrared detection, thermoelectric devices, or next-generation photovoltaic systems where conventional materials face performance limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.944 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 1.540 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -34.80 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02920 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.198 | eV/atom | — |