BiCl3
ceramic· BiCl3
Bismuth trichloride (BiCl₃) is an inorganic ceramic compound composed of bismuth and chlorine, classified as a layered halide material with significant ionic character. While not commonly encountered in traditional structural engineering, BiCl₃ appears primarily in research and specialty chemical contexts, particularly as a precursor for bismuth oxide ceramics, catalysts, and emerging optoelectronic materials. Engineers would consider BiCl₃ mainly in advanced applications requiring bismuth-containing phases—such as scintillation detectors, photocatalytic systems, or bismuth-based perovskite development—rather than as a load-bearing or wear-resistant material.
bismuth precursor synthesisphotocatalytic researchscintillation detector developmentperovskite researchhalide ceramic chemistrylaboratory/research applications
Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 2,999.4 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,826 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1809 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.052 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 60.46 | - | — | ||
Electronic Dielectric Tensor(ε∞) | Matrix (redacted) | - | — | ||
Total Dielectric Tensor(ε) | Matrix (redacted) | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -238.2 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.9812 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.9847 | 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.