Cs₂GeCl₆ is a halide perovskite ceramic compound composed of cesium, germanium, and chlorine, representing a lead-free variant in the perovskite family. This material is primarily investigated in photovoltaic and optoelectronic research rather than established industrial production, offering potential as a non-toxic alternative to lead halide perovskites for solar cells and light-emitting applications. The germanium-based composition addresses toxicity concerns inherent in traditional lead perovskites while maintaining the crystalline structure and optical properties valued for energy conversion devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)2 entries | 7.160 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 4.443 range 3.007–5.878median of 2 measurements | - | — | ||
Electronic Dielectric Tensor(ε∞) | Matrix (redacted) | - | — | ||
Total Dielectric Tensor(ε) | Matrix (redacted) | - | — |