Magnesium iodide (MgI₂) is an ionic ceramic compound combining a lightweight alkaline-earth metal with a halogen, typically encountered as a hygroscopic crystalline solid or in specialized salt forms. While not a mainstream structural ceramic, MgI₂ appears primarily in research contexts for optical applications, solid-state electrolytes, and specialized chemical synthesis rather than load-bearing engineering roles. Its selection would be driven by specific functional requirements—such as transparency in certain wavelength ranges, ionic conductivity in battery or sensor systems, or reactivity in chemical processing—rather than mechanical strength alone.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 1,946.4 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4200 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 236.4 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1575 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.5009 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3433 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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