LaI3
ceramicLanthanum iodide (LaI₃) is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth halide family, composed of lanthanum and iodine. It is primarily of interest in research and specialized optical applications rather than high-volume industrial use, where its transparency to infrared radiation and scintillation properties make it valuable for detecting radiation and thermal imaging. The material represents an important class of rare-earth halides being investigated for next-generation optoelectronic and nuclear detection systems, offering potential advantages over traditional scintillators in specific wavelength ranges, though processing challenges and moisture sensitivity limit broader adoption compared to more established alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
| ↳ | — | eV/atom | — | — |