Barium cadmium bromide (BaCdBr₂) is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the halide perovskite family, characterized by a layered crystal structure with metal-halide bonds. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and photonic applications, particularly in scintillation detection, X-ray imaging, and solid-state radiation sensors where its high atomic number elements (barium and cadmium) provide effective interaction with high-energy photons. Engineers consider BaCdBr₂ when designing radiation detection systems or specialized optical devices requiring materials with strong photon absorption and luminescence properties, though practical deployment remains limited compared to mature alternatives like CdWO₄ or BGO scintillators due to synthesis complexity and material stability concerns.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 23.44 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | -0.04000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4.010 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.066 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.018 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3587 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.410 | eV/atom | — |