ZrI2
metal· ZrI2
ZrI₂ is a zirconium iodide compound belonging to the metal halide family, characterized by a layered crystal structure that enables mechanical exfoliation into thin sheets. While primarily a research material rather than an established industrial compound, ZrI₂ is investigated for two-dimensional (2D) applications where its layer-dependent properties could enable new device concepts in electronics and optoelectronics. The material represents part of the broader exploration of transition metal halides as potential alternatives to conventional semiconductors for flexible electronics, heterostructure engineering, and quantum device platforms where layered geometry and tunable electronic properties are advantageous.
2D materials researchVan der Waals heterostructuresFlexible electronics prototypesQuantum device platformsExfoliable layered compoundsTransition metal halide studies
Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 29.37 | GPa | — | ||
Exfoliation Energy(Eexf) | 78.03 | meV/atom | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 19.54 | GPa | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.887 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.2180 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.776 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -10.65 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000400 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.8962 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.9270 | eV/atom | — |
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