Gallium bromide (GaBr₂) is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the III-V halide family, composed of gallium and bromine elements. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, with potential applications in optoelectronics, photonics, and semiconductor device research where halide ceramics serve as substrates or functional materials. GaBr₂ and related gallium halides are explored for their optical and electronic properties, particularly in contexts where traditional semiconductors or oxides may be limited, though practical engineering use remains limited compared to more mature gallium compounds like GaAs or GaN.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1471 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.702 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -156.3 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7830 | eV/atom | — |