Bi4 Se4 I4
semiconductor· Bi4 Se4 I4
Bi₄Se₄I₄ is a layered halide semiconductor composed of bismuth, selenium, and iodine, representing an emerging class of mixed-halide perovskite-like compounds under active research. This material is primarily investigated for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications due to its tunable bandgap, strong light absorption, and potential for solution-processed device fabrication. While not yet commercialized at scale, compounds in this family are notable alternatives to lead-based perovskites because they offer comparable electronic properties with reduced toxicity concerns, making them attractive for next-generation solar cells, photodetectors, and scintillators in research and development settings.
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Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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