Nickel monochloride (NiCl) is an inorganic semiconductor compound composed of nickel and chlorine in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio. This is primarily a research and experimental material studied for its electronic and catalytic properties within the broader family of transition metal halides. NiCl and related nickel chloride phases are investigated for potential applications in catalysis, electrochemistry, and semiconductor devices, where their electronic structure and surface reactivity offer advantages over conventional materials, though practical industrial applications remain limited compared to more established semiconductor and catalytic materials.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 70.38 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 11.45 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00140 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.00100 | eV/atom | — |