Ge₃I is an inorganic ceramic compound composed of germanium and iodine, belonging to the halide ceramic family. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and photonic applications, where its semiconductor-ceramic hybrid properties enable potential use in infrared sensing, radiation detection, and optical windows. Ge₃I and related germanium halides are of particular interest as alternatives to traditional infrared materials in specialized defense, thermal imaging, and high-energy physics applications where its unique refractive and transmission characteristics may offer advantages in niche operating environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 13.36 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -4.850 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.135 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.3844 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2410 | eV/atom | — |