Dy2I6 (dysprosium iodide) is a rare-earth halide semiconductor compound belonging to the lanthanide iodide family. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, investigated for its potential in optoelectronic and photonic applications where rare-earth semiconductors offer unique luminescent and electronic properties. Dy2I6 represents a niche class of materials explored for specialized sensing, scintillation, or solid-state lighting applications where dysprosium's electronic characteristics may provide performance advantages over conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12.30 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4.900 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.716 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.331 | eV/atom | — |