Al4I12 is an aluminum iodide compound classified as a semiconductor, representing a member of the metal halide family with potential applications in optoelectronic and photovoltaic research. This material is primarily of academic and experimental interest rather than established industrial production, with its semiconductor properties being investigated for emerging applications in light-emitting devices, radiation detection, or thin-film electronics where metal halide compounds show promise. The aluminum-iodine system is notable within materials research communities exploring alternative semiconductors, though practical engineering adoption remains limited compared to conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9.100 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6.320 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.017 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6790 | eV/atom | — |