Iron(II) bromide (FeBr₂) is an inorganic semiconductor compound composed of iron and bromine elements, classified within the halide semiconductor family. While primarily of research interest rather than established commercial use, FeBr₂ and related metal halides are investigated for potential optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, particularly in emerging perovskite-related structures and next-generation semiconductor devices. Engineers exploring alternative semiconductor materials for specialized applications—such as thin-film electronics, radiation detection, or exploratory photonic devices—may consider this compound as part of fundamental materials research efforts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 3,743.6 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,249.1 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00130 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4360 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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