BaCdCl is a barium cadmium chloride ceramic compound with a crystal structure characterized by relatively high density and notable elastic anisotropy. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, appearing in optoelectronic applications, X-ray phosphors, and scintillation detector development where its atomic composition provides useful interactions with radiation. Engineers consider BaCdCl when designing radiation detection systems or specialized optical components that require the combined properties of barium and cadmium—though cadmium's toxicity and regulatory constraints limit its adoption compared to lead-based or rare-earth alternatives in many modern applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 2,604.9 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 381.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1460 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00200 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.5750 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9742 | eV/atom | — |