Ce2 Cl6

semiconductor

· Ce2 Cl6

Cerium dichloride (CeCl₂) is a rare-earth halide compound classified as a semiconductor, belonging to the family of lanthanide chlorides with potential for optoelectronic and photonic applications. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, with investigation centered on its electronic band structure and light-emission properties for next-generation display technologies and radiation detection systems. Compared to conventional semiconductors, rare-earth halides like CeCl₂ offer unique luminescent characteristics and tunable electronic properties, making them candidates for specialized applications where conventional silicon or III-V semiconductors are insufficient.

rare-earth optoelectronics (research)scintillation detectorsphosphor materials (research)radiation sensingadvanced display technology (developmental)photonic materials research

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	40.18	GPa	—
Shear Modulus(G)	20.83	GPa	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000800	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-2.353	eV/atom	—

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Ce2 Cl6

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