Mg1 I2

semiconductor

· Mg1 I2

Magnesium iodide (MgI₂) is an inorganic semiconductor compound combining magnesium and iodine elements, typically studied in research contexts for optoelectronic and photonic applications. While primarily in the experimental phase rather than established production, MgI₂ and related magnesium halide semiconductors are of interest for UV-to-visible light emission, scintillation detection, and potential photovoltaic applications where wide bandgap semiconductors are needed. Engineers may explore this material when conventional semiconductors (silicon, gallium arsenide) are unsuitable due to application-specific wavelength requirements or radiation hardness needs.

experimental optoelectronicsscintillation detectorsUV light emissionradiation detectionresearch photonicswide-bandgap semiconductors

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	2,925	ksi	—
Shear Modulus(G)	1,737.6	ksi	—

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Band Gap(Eg)	3.624	eV	—

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Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-1.126	eV/atom	—

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Mg1 I2

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