SnBr2
semiconductor· SnBr2
SnBr2 is a tin(II) bromide compound classified as an inorganic semiconductor material. It belongs to the family of halide perovskite precursors and tin-based semiconductors that are actively investigated for optoelectronic applications, particularly as an alternative to lead-based semiconductors due to lead's toxicity and environmental concerns. While primarily a research material rather than a mature commercial product, SnBr2 is notable for its potential in next-generation photovoltaic devices, thin-film transistors, and light-emitting applications where lead-free, tin-based semiconductors offer both environmental advantages and tunable electronic properties.
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Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 2,372.8 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,147.2 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1770 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 3.500 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 2.551 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 33.30 | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.000 | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -308 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.8989 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.8253 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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