Lithium bromide (LiBr) is an inorganic ionic ceramic compound formed from lithium and bromine elements. While not commonly used as a structural ceramic, LiBr is primarily valued in industrial applications for its hygroscopic and thermodynamic properties, particularly in absorption cooling systems and as a desiccant material. Engineers select LiBr-based systems where efficient moisture absorption, heat transfer, or refrigeration performance is critical, and where its ionic ceramic stability under thermal cycling provides advantages over organic alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 29.03 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 19.22 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.342 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.655 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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