Ho2Br2O2 is an experimental rare-earth oxyhalide semiconductor compound containing holmium, bromine, and oxygen. This material belongs to the emerging class of mixed-halide rare-earth oxides being investigated for optoelectronic and photonic applications, though it remains primarily a research compound without established commercial production. The combination of rare-earth and halide chemistry offers potential for tunable electronic band gaps and luminescent properties, making it of academic interest for next-generation optical devices, though engineers should note that processing, stability, and scalability data are limited compared to conventional semiconductor alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 7,260 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,822.2 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.770 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.123 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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