Ba₁Cd₂P₂ is a ternary semiconductor compound belonging to the phosphide family, combining barium and cadmium with phosphorus in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, as phosphide semiconductors are known for direct bandgaps and tunable electronic properties suitable for light emission and detection. While not widely commercialized, compounds in this family are explored for specialized devices where traditional semiconductors (Si, GaAs) reach performance limits, particularly in niche photonic and high-efficiency energy conversion contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 7,811.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,585.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.05590 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6430 | eV/atom | — |