Ba2CdS3 is a ternary sulfide ceramic compound belonging to the family of metal chalcogenides, composed of barium, cadmium, and sulfur. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photonic applications, particularly in infrared (IR) sensing and emission systems where its wide bandgap and sulfide-based composition offer potential advantages in wavelength selectivity. While not yet widely commercialized, materials in this chemical family are explored as alternatives to more conventional IR-active ceramics, with potential utility in thermal imaging systems and specialized optical components operating in the mid-to-far infrared spectrum.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1697 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.144 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -123.8 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.769 | eV/atom | — |