Cl6Y4 is a rare-earth chloride compound belonging to the lanthanide halide semiconductor family, characterized by ionic bonding between yttrium and chlorine elements. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for optoelectronic and photonic applications, where rare-earth compounds are explored for their unique luminescent and electronic properties. The yttrium chloride-based system offers potential advantages in scintillation detection, solid-state laser hosts, and advanced optical devices, though practical industrial adoption remains limited compared to more established semiconductor platforms.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 36.69 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 21.71 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.05630 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.970 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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