Br2I2 is a mixed halogen compound that exhibits semiconductor properties, representing an experimental material in the halide semiconductor family. This compound combines bromine and iodine in a crystalline structure and is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where mixed-halide compositions are explored to engineer bandgap tuning and improve light absorption characteristics. While not yet widely deployed in commercial products, materials in this class show promise as alternatives or complements to traditional perovskites and other semiconductor families for next-generation solar cells, radiation detectors, and imaging devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12.92 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7.593 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.260 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.06500 | eV/atom | — |