Tin iodide (SnI) is an inorganic ceramic compound combining tin and iodine elements, belonging to the halide ceramic family. It is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, particularly as a potential absorber material in perovskite-based solar cells and radiation detection devices due to its semiconducting properties. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream industrial production, SnI compounds represent an emerging alternative to lead-based halides, offering potential advantages in device stability and environmental compatibility for next-generation energy conversion technologies.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 1,488.1 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 503.3 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2102 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2629 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1340 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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