YGaI4 is an yttrium gallium iodide ceramic compound that belongs to the rare-earth halide family. This material is primarily of research and development interest, investigated for applications requiring unique optical, electronic, or scintillation properties that exploit the combination of yttrium and gallium with iodine. While not yet widely commercialized, materials in this chemical family show promise in radiation detection, optoelectronics, and specialized photonic applications where the rare-earth element provides luminescence or efficiency advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.765 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.448 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞) | 4.696 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2009 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9285 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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