CdI3
ceramicCadmium iodide (CdI₃) is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the halide family, synthesized primarily for research and specialized optoelectronic applications rather than high-volume industrial use. The material is investigated for potential applications in radiation detection, scintillation devices, and semiconductor research, where its crystal structure and electronic properties may offer advantages in photon detection or X-ray imaging systems. CdI₃ remains largely experimental; engineers consider it mainly when developing next-generation sensing technologies where alternative halide ceramics (such as CdWO₄ or other cadmium compounds) do not meet specific performance requirements, though cadmium's toxicity and regulatory constraints limit its adoption compared to safer halide alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |