BiCl

ceramic
· JVASP-134175· BiCl

Bismuth chloride (BiCl) is an inorganic ceramic compound combining bismuth and chlorine elements. While not widely established in mainstream engineering applications, this material belongs to the halide ceramic family and is primarily of research interest for specialized optical, electronic, or photocatalytic applications where bismuth compounds show promise. Engineers would consider BiCl in emerging technologies where its unique electronic properties or chemical reactivity could provide advantages over conventional ceramics, though commercial availability and established processing routes remain limited.

photocatalytic applicationsoptoelectronic researchhalide ceramics developmentbismuth compound engineeringexperimental semiconductor materialschemical sensing research

Compliance & Regulations

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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
5,597
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.3000
-
Shear Modulus(G)
2,545.4
ksi
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Density(ρ)
0.07066
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.2150
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
1.920
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
1.243
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
0.5869
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.