KZnCuTe2 is a ternary intermetallic compound containing potassium, zinc, copper, and tellurium, representing a specialized research material rather than an established commercial alloy. This compound falls within the family of multinary semiconducting or electronic materials that exhibit mixed-metal bonding characteristics typical of chalcogenide systems. Research into KZnCuTe2 and related quaternary compounds is primarily motivated by exploration of novel electronic, thermoelectric, or photovoltaic properties not readily available in simpler binary or ternary systems, making it relevant to fundamental materials discovery rather than mainstream engineering applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,307.6 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,789.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1867 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.9320 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03620 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5443 | eV/atom | — |