ZnBr₂ is an inorganic semiconductor compound composed of zinc and bromine, belonging to the II-VI semiconductor family. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and photonic applications, including potential use in radiation detection, scintillation systems, and nonlinear optical devices. ZnBr₂ is notable within the zinc halide family for its optical transparency and ionic conductivity properties, making it relevant for specialized sensing and photon-conversion applications where direct bandgap semiconductors are required.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 27.86 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 13.61 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.094 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8460 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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