Sc₂I₄ is a scandium iodide semiconductor compound belonging to the halide perovskite and metal halide families. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where its semiconductor properties and halide composition make it a candidate for next-generation light-emitting devices, photodetectors, and potentially perovskite-based solar cells. Engineers investigating halide semiconductors value compounds in this family for their tunable bandgaps, solution processability, and relatively low-cost synthesis compared to traditional inorganic semiconductors, though stability and toxicity considerations remain active research areas.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,471.9 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,494.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03430 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.068 | eV/atom | — |