Br8Th2 is an experimental intermetallic compound combining bromine and thorium elements, classified as a semiconductor material under investigation for specialized electronic and nuclear applications. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, this material belongs to a research family exploring actinide-based compounds for potential use in advanced radiation detection, nuclear fuel studies, or specialized optoelectronic devices where thorium's nuclear properties and bromine's chemical characteristics offer unique advantages over conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 37.58 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 19.93 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.160 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.802 | eV/atom | — |