Germanium bromide (GeBr) is an inorganic ceramic compound combining germanium and bromine elements, belonging to the halide ceramic family. While not a widely commercialized engineering material, GeBr and related germanium halides are primarily of research interest for infrared optics and photonic applications, where their transparency in the infrared spectrum and moderate refractive index offer potential advantages over conventional glasses. Engineers would consider this material in specialized optical and sensing contexts where its infrared transmission characteristics provide benefits over silica-based alternatives, though availability, thermal stability, and cost considerations typically limit it to laboratory-scale and prototype development rather than high-volume production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 29.45 range 21.24–37.67median of 2 measurements | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 15.20 range 10.59–19.80median of 2 measurements | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.529 range 4.397–4.662median of 2 measurements | 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) | 0.2596 range 0.1327–0.3864median of 2 measurements | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1963 range -0.3232–-0.06948median of 2 measurements | eV/atom | — |