Pt4 I8

semiconductor

· Pt4 I8

Pt4I8 is a platinum iodide compound classified as a semiconductor, representing an intermetallic or coordination compound in the platinum halide family. This material is primarily of research interest for exploring novel electronic and photonic properties, as platinum halides show promise in optoelectronic applications due to their tunable band gaps and potential for efficient charge transport. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream industrial production, compounds in this class are being investigated for next-generation photovoltaic devices, sensors, and catalytic applications where platinum's chemical stability combined with halide semiconductor properties could offer advantages.

Research and developmentOptoelectronic devicesPhotovoltaic materials (experimental)Chemical sensorsCatalytic applicationsEmerging semiconductors

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	2,547.9	ksi	—
Shear Modulus(G)	1,743.4	ksi	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	1.125	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.1270	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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Pt4 I8

Mechanical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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