Lead chloride (PbCl₃) is an inorganic ceramic compound based on lead and chlorine chemistry, though it should be noted that this specific stoichiometry is uncommon in established materials literature—lead chloride typically exists as PbCl₂. This material belongs to the halide ceramic family and is primarily of research interest rather than mainstream industrial use. Applications would be limited to specialized contexts such as radiation shielding, high-density ceramic matrix composites, or photonic/optoelectronic research, where lead-based compounds are leveraged for their high atomic mass and electronic properties; however, engineers should consider strict regulatory constraints on lead-containing materials in most consumer and medical applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1706 | 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) | 0.2876 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6351 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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