AgInCd2Te3
semiconductor· AgInCd2Te3
AgInCd₂Te₃ is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining silver, indium, cadmium, and tellurium in a tetrahedral crystal structure. This material belongs to the I-III-II-VI family of semiconductors and is primarily investigated for infrared (IR) detection and photovoltaic applications where its narrow bandgap and high absorption coefficient in the mid-to-far IR spectrum are advantageous. While largely experimental rather than mainstream production, AgInCd₂Te₃ offers potential advantages over binary cadmium telluride (CdTe) and mercury-based alternatives in tuning bandgap energy and reducing toxicity concerns in specialized detector and imaging systems.
infrared detectorsthermal imaging sensorsphotovoltaic researchspace-based instrumentationspectroscopy applicationsexperimental semiconductor devices
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?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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