KVCu₂S₄ is a quaternary metal sulfide compound containing potassium, copper, and sulfur. This material belongs to the family of mixed-metal sulfides and is primarily of research and materials science interest rather than established industrial production. The compound is investigated for potential applications in solid-state chemistry, thermoelectric devices, and ion-conducting systems where its layered sulfide structure and mixed-valence copper chemistry may offer advantages in charge transport or thermal management.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1190 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.069 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 11.79 | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.2999 | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -406.4 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8990 | eV/atom | — |