Ca₂I is an ionic ceramic compound composed of calcium and iodine, belonging to the halide ceramic family. While not a mainstream commercial material, Ca₂I and related calcium halides are of research interest for specialized applications including radiation detection, optical windows, and ionic conductor development due to their crystalline structure and halide chemistry. Engineers would consider this compound primarily in experimental or niche applications where its specific ionic and optical properties offer advantages over conventional ceramics or where its iodine content enables functional behavior (such as scintillation or fast-ion transport) that standard oxides cannot match.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 13.54 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 110.0 | MPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.739 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.5813 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2852 | eV/atom | — |