Cerium bromide (CeBr3) is an inorganic ceramic compound composed of cerium and bromine, belonging to the rare-earth halide family of materials. It is primarily used in scintillation detection systems and radiation imaging applications, where its luminescent properties enable the conversion of high-energy radiation into visible light for scientific and industrial detection. CeBr3 is notable for its efficiency in gamma-ray and neutron detection, making it valuable in nuclear instrumentation, medical imaging, and homeland security screening where superior energy resolution is required compared to more conventional scintillator alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.202 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -2.298 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -1.929 | eV/atom | — |