OsCl4 (osmium tetrachloride) is a halide compound semiconductor composed of osmium and chlorine, belonging to the transition metal halide family of materials. This material is primarily of research interest in advanced materials science, particularly for exploring electronic and optical properties in coordination chemistry and potential catalytic applications, rather than established industrial production. The osmium halide family is investigated for specialized applications including chemical catalysis, coordination polymer synthesis, and fundamental studies of metal-halide semiconductor behavior, though practical engineering applications remain limited compared to more conventional semiconductor materials.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 3,911.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 966 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.05150 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3770 | eV/atom | — |