Dy8Br is a dysprosium bromide ceramic compound that belongs to the rare-earth halide family. This material is primarily of research and specialized interest rather than a widely commercialized engineering ceramic, with potential applications in optical, nuclear, and high-temperature environments where rare-earth compounds offer unique electronic or thermal properties. Dysprosium halides are investigated for advanced applications including scintillation detection, nuclear fuel additives, and specialty optical coatings where the rare-earth element's neutron-absorbing and luminescent characteristics provide advantages over conventional ceramic alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3104 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01750 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2590 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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