Magnesium bromide (MgBr₂) is an inorganic salt compound belonging to the halide ceramic family, typically encountered as a hygroscopic crystalline solid or in solution form. While primarily used in chemical synthesis and laboratory applications rather than as a structural engineering material, MgBr₂ serves niche roles in organic chemistry (Grignard reagent precursor), pharmaceutical manufacturing, and specialty chemical production. This compound is notable for its high solubility and reactivity; engineers working with catalytic systems, chemical processing, or magnesium-based material synthesis may encounter it as a feedstock or intermediate, though it is not a primary candidate for load-bearing or thermal applications compared to conventional ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 24.21 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 14.53 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.478 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.596 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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