Sn4Br8 is an organotin bromide semiconductor compound belonging to the halide perovskite family, characterized by tin and bromine bonding in a structured lattice. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for next-generation optoelectronic applications, particularly in thin-film photovoltaics and light-emitting devices where lead-free alternatives to traditional perovskites are being actively explored. Engineers considering this compound should note it represents an emerging material class focused on sustainability and toxicity reduction in semiconductor technology, though it remains largely in the experimental phase outside specialized research laboratories.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 2,372.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,147.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.551 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8250 | eV/atom | — |