Y₂Ga₂I₂ is a rare-earth halide semiconductor compound combining yttrium, gallium, and iodine, representing an emerging class of mixed-metal halide materials under active research for optoelectronic applications. This compound belongs to the broader family of halide perovskites and related semiconductors being investigated for next-generation photonic and electronic devices, where its unique lattice structure and bandgap properties distinguish it from conventional binary semiconductors. While not yet commercialized at scale, materials in this family show promise for applications requiring tunable optical or electronic properties that are difficult to achieve with established alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00180 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.104 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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