Sn₄I₄Cl₄ is a mixed-halide tin compound belonging to the family of halide perovskites and perovskite-related semiconductors. This is primarily a research material rather than an established engineering material, investigated for its semiconducting and optoelectronic properties as part of broader efforts to develop lead-free alternatives to conventional halide perovskites. The material's potential lies in photovoltaic devices, light-emitting applications, and radiation detection, where the combination of tin, iodide, and chloride provides tunable bandgap and electronic properties while avoiding the toxicity concerns of lead-based compounds.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.462 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8150 | eV/atom | — |