Cadmium bromide (CdBr₃) is an inorganic ionic ceramic compound belonging to the halide family, characterized by strong ionic bonding between cadmium and bromine elements. While primarily of research interest rather than established industrial use, this material is investigated in specialized applications requiring halide-based ceramics, particularly in optics, radiation detection, and solid-state chemistry contexts where cadmium compounds offer unique electronic properties. Engineers considering this material should note that cadmium toxicity requires strict handling protocols and regulatory compliance, making it suitable only for applications where performance benefits justify environmental and health controls.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 27.20 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10.64 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.948 | 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) | 0.3407 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3231 | eV/atom | — |