KGeBr3
ceramicKGeBr3 is a halide perovskite ceramic compound belonging to the ABX3 family of materials, where potassium (K) occupies the A-site, germanium (Ge) the B-site, and bromine (Br) the X-site. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, studied for its potential in optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications due to the semiconducting properties typical of germanium-based perovskites. Engineers investigating lead-free alternatives for solar cells, radiation detectors, or scintillation devices may evaluate KGeBr3 and related halide perovskites, as these compounds offer tunable bandgaps and potential cost advantages over traditional inorganic semiconductors, though stability and scalability remain active research challenges.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)2 entries | — | - | — | — | |
| ↳ | — median of 2 measurements | - | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — | |
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | — | C/m² | — | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | µV/K | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |