Pr2I6 is an inorganic iodide compound composed of praseodymium and iodine, classified as a semiconductor material within the rare-earth halide family. This compound is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established commercial production, with potential applications in optoelectronic devices, scintillators, and radiation detection systems that leverage rare-earth halide semiconductors' photon conversion properties. Pr2I6 represents the broader exploration of rare-earth iodides as alternatives to traditional semiconductor platforms, though practical deployment remains limited compared to mature halide perovskite or conventional III-V semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11.34 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4.027 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.577 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.373 | eV/atom | — |