KCr5Se8 is a ternary intermetallic compound combining potassium, chromium, and selenium, belonging to the class of metal selenides and chalcogenides. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, studied for its potential electronic and structural properties within the broader family of layered metal chalcogenides. Applications remain largely experimental, though the selenide compound family shows promise in electronics, catalysis, and materials science research where selenium's redox chemistry and chromium's transition metal properties can be leveraged.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1852 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03300 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01520 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6400 | eV/atom | — |