Sn2 Cl2

semiconductor

· Sn2 Cl2

Tin(II) chloride (Sn₂Cl₂) is a layered halide semiconductor compound with potential applications in emerging optoelectronic and thin-film device research. This material belongs to the family of metal halides under active investigation for next-generation photovoltaics, light-emitting devices, and solid-state electronics, where its layered crystal structure and tunable electronic properties offer alternatives to lead-based perovskites and conventional semiconductors. Engineers considering this material should note it remains primarily in the research phase; its practical advantage lies in potential lead-free or environmentally benign device platforms, though processing stability and device performance optimization are still under development.

perovskite alternativesthin-film photovoltaicsoptoelectronic research deviceslead-free semiconductorsemerging solid-state electronics

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	28.11	GPa	—
Shear Modulus(G)	11.27	GPa	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.04770	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.5960	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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Sn2 Cl2

Mechanical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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