Cd₂Br is a cadmium bromide ceramic compound belonging to the halide ceramic family, characterized by ionic bonding between cadmium and bromine atoms. While primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, cadmium halide ceramics are investigated for specialized optoelectronic and radiation detection applications due to their wide bandgap properties and potential for scintillation or photonic devices. Engineers consider cadmium-based ceramics in niche contexts where their optical or electronic properties offer advantages, though regulatory restrictions on cadmium in many jurisdictions limit practical deployment compared to safer alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 2,836.9 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 633.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1745 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.3220 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1255 | eV/atom | — |