KSn

ceramic

· JVASP-118581· KSn

KSn is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining potassium and tin, representing a research-phase material in the family of metal-tin ceramics. While not yet widely adopted in production engineering, intermetallic compounds like KSn are of interest in materials science for exploring novel combinations of metallic and ceramic properties that could enable new functionality in niche applications. Engineers would consider this material primarily in experimental or development contexts where unconventional property combinations—such as moderate stiffness with specific density characteristics—might address gaps that conventional ceramics or alloys cannot fill.

research and developmentexperimental ceramicsintermetallic compoundsadvanced materials explorationspecialized composite applications

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	2,452.6	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.2500	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	555.5	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.1260	lb/in³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.4521	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.1819	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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.

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KSn

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