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SiI3

ceramic

· JVASP-91723· SiI3

Silicon iodide (SiI₃) is an inorganic ceramic compound combining silicon and iodine, belonging to the halide ceramics family. While primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, this material is investigated for potential applications in optoelectronics, semiconductors, and specialized coatings where its chemical and thermal stability may offer advantages. Engineers considering this material should note it remains largely experimental; its viability depends on synthesis scalability and performance validation against more mature ceramic alternatives like silicon carbide or silicon nitride.

Experimental optoelectronicsHalide semiconductor researchHigh-temperature coatings (developmental)Chemical vapor deposition precursorsSpecialty ceramics R&D

Compliance & Regulations

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Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	1,328.5	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.2400	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	877.5	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.1490	lb/in³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries	2.720	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
↳	3.499	eV	DFT · TBmBJ
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞)2 entries	5.067	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
↳	4.200	-	DFT · TBmBJ
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW
Spectroscopic Limited Maximum Efficiency (SLME)(SLME)	1.290	%	DFT · TBmBJ

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.000	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.3162	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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