BaCdBr

ceramic
· JVASP-66605· BaCdBr

BaCdBr is a ternary ceramic compound composed of barium, cadmium, and bromine, belonging to the halide ceramic family. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, with potential applications in optoelectronics, scintillation detection, and specialized photonic devices where halide ceramics show promise for radiation sensing and optical transmission in the infrared spectrum. Engineers would consider halide ceramics like BaCdBr when designing radiation detectors or infrared optical components where the combination of heavy elements (barium and cadmium) provides effective stopping power for gamma rays or X-rays, though material maturity, toxicity considerations, and processing challenges typically limit adoption compared to more established alternatives like CdZnTe or oxide-based ceramics.

scintillation detectorsradiation sensing researchinfrared optics (development)halide ceramic researchX-ray/gamma-ray detectionphotonic materials development

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Bulk Modulus(K)
2,562.8
ksi
Shear Modulus(G)
-455.4
ksi
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Density(ρ)
0.1587
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
1.373
range 0.000–2.745median of 2 measurements
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.5236
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.8550
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.
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