Lu2Br6 is a rare-earth halide semiconductor compound composed of lutetium and bromine, belonging to the family of lanthanide halides that exhibit semiconducting behavior. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and scintillation applications, as rare-earth halides can serve as efficient radiation detectors and light-emitting materials due to their wide bandgaps and strong photonic properties. Lu2Br6 represents an experimental compound within a material family being investigated for next-generation radiation detection systems, nuclear imaging, and potentially high-energy physics instrumentation where sensitivity to ionizing radiation is critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 2,309.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 959.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.695 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.804 | eV/atom | — |