KSbS₂ is a layered ternary semiconductor compound belonging to the metal chalcogenide family, combining potassium, antimony, and sulfur in a crystalline structure. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where its layered crystal structure and tunable bandgap make it a candidate for next-generation thin-film devices and van der Waals heterostructures. KSbS₂ represents an emerging class of earth-abundant semiconductors that could offer advantages over conventional materials in specialized photonic and energy conversion systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 22.81 | GPa | — | ||
Exfoliation Energy(Eexf) | 223.3 | meV/atom | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 12.85 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.218 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 1.600 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 1.430 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)2 entries | 32.99 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 10.61 range 5.907–15.31median of 2 measurements | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.000 | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -272.1 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8429 | eV/atom | — |