Nd2Cl6 is an ionic ceramic compound composed of neodymium and chlorine, belonging to the rare-earth halide family of materials. This compound is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, used in applications requiring rare-earth chloride chemistry such as high-temperature synthesis, catalysis, and optical material development. Neodymium halides are notable for their thermal stability and potential in laser hosts, phosphors, and as precursors for advanced ceramic or magnetic materials, though Nd2Cl6 remains less common than oxide-based neodymium ceramics in mainstream engineering applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 42.74 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 22.47 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.374 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.416 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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