Ba₁Cd₁ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound composed of barium and cadmium in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of II-II compound semiconductors and is primarily of research interest for its electronic and optoelectronic properties. While not widely commercialized, BaCd and related barium-cadmium compounds are investigated for potential applications in thin-film photovoltaics, radiation detection, and specialized optoelectronic devices where the bandgap and lattice properties offer advantages over conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 3,432.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,190.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01730 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4030 | eV/atom | — |