MgBr2

ceramic
· MgBr2

Magnesium bromide (MgBr2) is an ionic ceramic compound consisting of magnesium cations bonded to bromide anions, belonging to the halide ceramic family. While primarily known as a laboratory and industrial chemical reagent for organic synthesis and dehydrating agent applications, MgBr2 and related layered halide materials are increasingly studied in materials research for potential applications in energy storage, optoelectronics, and layered material devices due to their crystal structure and ionic properties. Engineers considering this material should recognize it is not a traditional structural ceramic but rather a functional material of growing interest in emerging technologies where its chemical reactivity and layered characteristics can be exploited.

Chemical reagent and dehydrating agentHalide crystal researchBattery and energy storage (emerging)Optoelectronic materials (research phase)Layered material devicesIonic conductor applications

Compliance & Regulations

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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
Pa
Exfoliation Energy(Eexf)
meV/atom
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
-
Shear Modulus(G)
Pa
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Density(ρ)
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)2 entries
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-
Electronic Dielectric Tensor(ε∞)
Matrix (redacted)
-
Total Dielectric Tensor(ε)
Matrix (redacted)
-
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)
C/m²
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries
eV/atom
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.