Zr₂I₆ is an iodide compound belonging to the zirconium halide family of semiconductors, currently of primary interest in materials research rather than established commercial applications. This compound is being explored for optoelectronic and solid-state device applications due to its semiconductor behavior, though it remains largely in the experimental phase compared to more mature halide perovskite systems. Zirconium iodides are investigated as alternatives to lead-based semiconductors in next-generation photovoltaics and radiation detection due to their potential for reduced toxicity and tunable electronic properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00230 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9840 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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