Ba₂ZnCd is a ternary semiconductor compound combining barium, zinc, and cadmium elements, belonging to the family of II-VI semiconductors with potential applications in optoelectronic and photovoltaic devices. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, investigated for its electronic band structure and light-emission properties as part of the broader cadmium-zinc compound family. Engineers considering this material should recognize it as an experimental composition whose practical viability depends on synthesis scalability, thermal stability, and performance advantages over simpler binary alternatives like ZnCdTe or established III-V semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 23.50 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 15.12 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02440 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3300 | eV/atom | — |