Barium bromide (BaBr₂) is an ionic ceramic compound belonging to the halide ceramics family, characterized by its crystalline structure and significant density. While not widely used in mainstream engineering applications, this material is primarily investigated in research contexts for optical and electronic applications, particularly in scintillation detectors, X-ray imaging systems, and specialized optical windows where its halide composition offers transparency to certain wavelength ranges. Engineers might consider barium bromide compounds in radiation detection systems or high-energy physics instrumentation where its interaction with ionizing radiation is valuable, though cost and moisture sensitivity typically limit adoption compared to more established alternatives like BGO (bismuth germanate) or CdWO₄ scintillators.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 1,850.7 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 349.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1987 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00600 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1857 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.581 | eV/atom | — |