Lu₂I₂O₂ is a rare-earth oxyiodide semiconductor compound combining lutetium, iodine, and oxygen in a mixed-anion crystal structure. This is a research-stage material belonging to the broader class of rare-earth halide perovskites and oxyhalides, which are being investigated for next-generation optoelectronic and radiation detection applications. The material's potential stems from lutetium's high atomic number and density, making compounds in this family candidates for scintillation detectors, X-ray imaging, and potentially high-energy physics instrumentation where conventional semiconductors fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.339 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.907 | eV/atom | — |