Y2I6 is a rare-earth iodide semiconductor compound belonging to the yttrium halide family, where yttrium serves as the primary metallic constituent. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established production use, being investigated for potential applications in scintillation detection, radiation sensing, and advanced optoelectronic devices where rare-earth halides show promise due to their luminescent properties and atomic composition.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12.58 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7.687 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.676 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.473 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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