AgBr (silver bromide) is an inorganic semiconductor compound belonging to the silver halide family, widely recognized for its photosensitivity and ionic conductivity. Historically significant in photographic films and plates, AgBr remains commercially important in infrared optics, optical fibers, and ionic conductors for specialized sensing applications. Engineers select silver bromide for its exceptional transparency in the infrared spectrum and its ability to function as a solid electrolyte in certain electrochemical devices, though it has been largely displaced in consumer photography by digital technologies.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 46.07 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10.84 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.002 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3470 | eV/atom | — |