CBr4
semiconductor· CBr4
Carbon tetrabromide (CBr₄) is a halogenated organic compound and experimental semiconductor material belonging to the family of tetrahalomethanes. While not widely deployed in commercial applications, it is investigated in research contexts for potential optoelectronic and photonic device applications due to its wide bandgap and halogen-based electronic properties. CBr₄ remains largely a laboratory compound rather than an established engineering material, with development focused on niche applications in radiation detection, nonlinear optics, or specialized semiconductor research where heavy-atom substitution offers advantages over conventional materials.
radiation detection researchnonlinear optical deviceswide-bandgap semiconductors (experimental)photonic material researchX-ray/gamma-ray sensing (exploratory)
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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