Lanthanum 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) | 19.19 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | -0.06000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -6.250 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.219 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.621 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3326 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -1.702 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -1.227 | eV/atom | — |