Si₂P₄K₄ is an experimental semiconductor compound combining silicon, phosphorus, and potassium in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This mixed-group material represents an emerging research direction in compound semiconductors, potentially offering alternative band structure and transport properties compared to conventional binary or ternary semiconductors. The inclusion of alkali metal (potassium) is unusual in semiconductor design and suggests investigation into novel doping mechanisms, thermal properties, or photonic applications, though this composition remains primarily a laboratory material without established commercial deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 28.68 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 15.71 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.266 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5590 | eV/atom | — |