Lu₁Bi₂Br₁O₄ is an experimental mixed-metal oxyhalide semiconductor combining lutetium, bismuth, bromine, and oxygen in a layered crystal structure. This compound belongs to the family of halide perovskites and bismuth-based semiconductors, currently under research investigation rather than in established commercial production. The material's potential applications lie in optoelectronic devices—particularly photovoltaics, scintillators, and radiation detection—where bismuth oxyhalides are known to exhibit tunable bandgaps and favorable charge-transport properties; lutetium incorporation may enhance stability and modify electronic characteristics compared to traditional lead-halide or tin-halide alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12,270.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,869 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.567 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.188 | eV/atom | — |