KSnAs

ceramic
· KSnAs

KSnAs is a ternary intermetallic ceramic compound composed of potassium, tin, and arsenic, representing a specialized class of semiconducting or semi-metallic ceramics with layered crystal structures. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, optoelectronics, and solid-state physics where its electronic band structure and thermal properties may offer advantages in niche applications. Engineers would consider KSnAs when exploring next-generation semiconducting ceramics or when designing experimental devices that exploit the unique electronic coupling between its constituent elements, though material availability and processing maturity remain significant practical constraints compared to conventional semiconductor alternatives.

thermoelectric devices (research)semiconductor researchphotovoltaic materials (exploratory)solid-state physics studieselectronic material synthesishigh-pressure ceramics

Compliance & Regulations

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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
Pa
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
-
Shear Modulus(G)
Pa
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Density(ρ)
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)3 entries
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median of 2 measurements
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Electronic Dielectric Tensor(ε∞)
Matrix (redacted)
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Total Dielectric Tensor(ε)
Matrix (redacted)
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Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)2 entries
C/m²
C/m²
Piezoelectric Stress Tensor(eij)
Matrix (redacted)
C/m²
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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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.