Al₂S₄Cd₁ is a ternary semiconductor compound combining aluminum, sulfur, and cadmium elements. This material belongs to the family of mixed-metal chalcogenides and represents an experimental or research-phase composition rather than an established commercial semiconductor. Interest in this compound likely stems from potential applications in photovoltaic devices, photodetectors, or other optoelectronic systems where the combination of constituent elements could offer tunable bandgap properties or enhanced light absorption compared to binary alternatives like CdS or Al₂S₃.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 43.16 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 24.93 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.864 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.106 | eV/atom | — |