CoBr₂ (cobalt dibromide) is an inorganic semiconductor compound composed of cobalt and bromine elements, belonging to the halide semiconductor family. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, including potential use in perovskite-related solar cells, photodetectors, and light-emitting devices where halide semiconductors show promise for tunable bandgaps and solution-processability. CoBr₂ offers research interest as part of the broader exploration of metal halides for next-generation electronic devices, though it remains largely experimental compared to more established semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 27.38 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 11.89 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00510 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2850 | eV/atom | — |