CsSnI₃ is a halide perovskite ceramic compound composed of cesium, tin, and iodine. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest, investigated as a lead-free alternative for optoelectronic applications in photovoltaics and light-emitting devices, where it offers potential advantages in toxicity reduction and environmental sustainability compared to lead-based perovskites. Engineers and researchers evaluate tin-based halide perovskites for their semiconducting properties and tunable bandgap characteristics, though they remain less mature than established commercial alternatives and face challenges related to stability and fabrication scalability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9850 | eV/atom | — |