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.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 28.80 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 18.07 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.431 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | - | — | ||
Electronic Dielectric Tensor(ε∞) | Matrix (redacted) | - | — | ||
Total Dielectric Tensor(ε) | Matrix (redacted) | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6549 | eV/atom | — |