KSiBiS₄ is a quaternary semiconductor compound composed of potassium, silicon, bismuth, and sulfur elements, belonging to the family of metal chalcogenides. This is a research-stage material with potential applications in optoelectronic and photovoltaic devices, where its bandgap and crystal structure may enable light absorption or emission in specialized wavelength ranges. The material represents an emerging class of sulfide semiconductors that researchers are exploring as alternatives to more conventional III-V and II-VI semiconductors, particularly for cost-effective or environmentally benign device fabrication.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.764 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 2.250 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 1.985 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -155.5 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8798 | eV/atom | — |