Indium(III) chloride (In₃Cl) is an inorganic ceramic compound combining indium and chlorine, belonging to the halide ceramics family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in large-scale industrial production; it is studied for potential applications in semiconductor processing, optoelectronics, and as a precursor in the synthesis of advanced indium-containing materials. Engineers would evaluate this compound in specialized contexts such as vapor-phase deposition processes, catalysis research, or as a dopant/precursor material where its halide chemistry and indium content offer advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2012 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1683 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2930 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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