Pr4I8 is an iodide compound of praseodymium, a rare-earth lanthanide element, that exhibits semiconducting behavior. This material belongs to the rare-earth halide family and is primarily of research interest for exploring electronic and optical properties in lanthanide chemistry. Pr4I8 is not widely deployed in commercial applications but represents the broader potential of rare-earth iodides for optoelectronic devices, luminescent materials, and specialized solid-state physics studies where the 4f electron configuration of praseodymium can be leveraged.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02370 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.359 | eV/atom | — |