Ba2CdTe

ceramic

· JVASP-69114· Ba2CdTe

Ba₂CdTe is a ternary ceramic compound composed of barium, cadmium, and tellurium, belonging to the class of wide-bandgap semiconductors and chalcogenide ceramics. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and radiation detection applications, where its wide bandgap and potential for high resistivity make it a candidate for X-ray and gamma-ray detection systems. Ba₂CdTe represents an emerging material within the broader family of II-VI and ternary semiconductor ceramics, offering potential advantages in high-energy physics instrumentation and medical imaging where sensitivity and stability are critical.

radiation detection (gamma-ray, X-ray)high-energy physics instrumentationmedical imaging detectorsresearch semiconductor ceramicsoptoelectronic devicesscintillation materials (potential)

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	5.722	kg/m³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.2919	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.8777	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

Ba2CdTe

Physical Properties

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental