Yb2Br4 is a rare-earth halide ceramic compound composed of ytterbium and bromine, belonging to the family of lanthanide bromides. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, with potential applications in optical, photonic, and specialized electronic devices that exploit rare-earth properties. The ytterbium halide family is investigated for luminescent coatings, scintillator materials, and as precursors in advanced ceramic synthesis, though commercialization remains limited compared to more conventional ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,109.4 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,108.8 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.750 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.184 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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