Bi₂Br₆ is a bismuth halide semiconductor compound belonging to the family of layered metal halides with potential optoelectronic applications. This material is primarily of research interest for next-generation photovoltaic devices, photodetectors, and light-emitting applications, where bismuth-based halides are being explored as lead-free alternatives to conventional perovskites. Engineers investigating environmentally benign, stable semiconductors for low-cost optoelectronics or radiation detection would consider this compound as part of broader material screening efforts in the halide semiconductor space.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 13.02 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6.093 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.689 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7480 | eV/atom | — |