KCuTe

metal
· KCuTe

KCuTe is an intermetallic compound combining potassium, copper, and tellurium, representing an emerging material in the research phase rather than an established industrial commodity. This compound belongs to the family of multinary intermetallics and chalcogenides, which are being investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric energy conversion and solid-state electronics where unconventional crystal structures and electronic properties offer advantages over conventional semiconductors or metals. Engineers would consider this material primarily in exploratory research contexts where its unique electronic or phononic characteristics might enable improved performance in niche applications, though commercial availability and manufacturing scalability remain limited.

thermoelectric researchsolid-state electronicsexperimental semiconductorsenergy conversion devicesmaterials research

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
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Bulk Modulus(K)
28.80
GPa—
Shear Modulus(G)
18.07
GPa—
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Density(ρ)
4.431
kg/m³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.7050
eV—
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)2 entries
12.05
-—
↳
11.50
range 10.10–12.90median of 2 measurements
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Electronic Dielectric Tensor(ε∞)
Matrix (redacted)
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Total Dielectric Tensor(ε)
Matrix (redacted)
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Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.6549
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.