Barium iodide (BaI₂) is an ionic ceramic compound belonging to the halide ceramic family, characterized by strong ionic bonding between barium cations and iodide anions. While primarily recognized in laboratory and research contexts for its photoluminescent and scintillation properties, BaI₂ has potential applications in radiation detection systems and specialized optical devices where its high atomic number and electron density are advantageous. Its relatively soft mechanical behavior compared to oxide ceramics and hygroscopic nature limit widespread engineering deployment, making it more valuable in controlled environments such as scientific instrumentation rather than structural applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10.51 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1.830 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.165 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00530 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.421 | eV/atom | — |