Cs₂SnI₆ is a lead-free halide perovskite semiconductor compound, belonging to the double-perovskite family of materials currently under active research development. This inorganic perovskite represents a promising alternative to toxic lead-based perovskites, offering potential for photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications while addressing environmental and regulatory concerns associated with lead-containing semiconductors. The material is primarily in the research and early development phase, with interest driven by its theoretical bandgap tuning capability, stability advantages over organic-inorganic hybrids, and potential for scalable thin-film device manufacturing.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.2412 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9750 | eV/atom | — |