Sn₃I₆ is a tin iodide compound belonging to the halide perovskite family of semiconductors, of primary interest in photovoltaic and optoelectronic research rather than established industrial production. This material is investigated for potential applications in next-generation solar cells and light-emitting devices due to the favorable optoelectronic properties characteristic of tin-based halide perovskites, which offer a lead-free alternative to more conventional perovskite absorbers. Engineers and researchers consider tin iodide compounds like Sn₃I₆ when exploring environmentally benign, solution-processable semiconductors for flexible electronics and low-cost thin-film devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 18.40 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8.400 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.785 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5290 | eV/atom | — |