Sn₂H₁₆C₈I₈ is an organotin halide compound—a hybrid organic-inorganic semiconductor containing tin, carbon, hydrogen, and iodine. This material belongs to the broader class of perovskite-like and tin-halide semiconductors currently under investigation for optoelectronic applications; it is primarily a research compound rather than a mature commercial material. The tin-halide family is notable for its potential in photovoltaic devices, light-emitting applications, and thin-film electronics as a lead-free alternative to more toxic semiconductors, though optimization of stability and processing remains an active area of development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 1,600.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 467 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.009 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1150 | eV/atom | — |