Indium(III) chloride (In₂Cl₆ or InCl₃) is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the halide ceramic family, composed of indium and chlorine. While primarily known as a chemical precursor and Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis, In₂Cl has potential applications in optoelectronic devices and semiconductor processing where indium compounds are valued for their electronic properties. This material remains largely in the research phase for structural ceramic applications; engineers considering it should evaluate whether its Lewis acidity, hygroscopic nature, and indium content align with specialized chemical processing or niche electronic device requirements rather than conventional load-bearing ceramic uses.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 15.10 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4.260 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.119 | 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) | 0.2485 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3648 | eV/atom | — |