Yb4Br8 is a rare-earth halide ceramic compound composed of ytterbium and bromine, representing a specialized class of ionic ceramics with potential applications in optoelectronic and photonic technologies. This material remains primarily in the research phase, with interest focused on its luminescent properties and potential use in solid-state lighting, laser materials, or radiation detection systems where rare-earth halides show promise as host matrices. Engineers would consider this compound for niche applications requiring specific optical or scintillation characteristics, though development and manufacturing scalability remain active areas of investigation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,602.5 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,749.2 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.738 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.185 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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