Er₃I is an erbium iodide ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth halide family, characterized by ionic bonding between trivalent erbium and iodide ions. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for photonic and optical applications, leveraging erbium's strong absorption and emission properties in the infrared spectrum, particularly near the telecommunications wavelength of 1.55 μm. Er₃I and related rare-earth halides are of interest for upconversion phosphors, laser host materials, and infrared optical components where thermal stability and optical clarity in the near-infrared are valued.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3109 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1109 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3378 | eV/atom | — |