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BaCdS2

Name: BaCdS2
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ceramic

· JVASP-87125· BaCdS2

BaCdS₂ is a ternary ceramic compound belonging to the chalcogenide family, combining barium and cadmium sulfides in a crystalline structure. This material is primarily of research and specialized optical interest rather than a high-volume industrial ceramic; it has been investigated for optoelectronic and photonic applications due to its semiconducting properties and potential responsiveness to infrared radiation. Engineers would consider this compound in niche photonic device development, radiation detection systems, or advanced optical windows where its specific sulfide chemistry offers advantages over more conventional ceramics.

infrared optics and windowsresearch-phase photonic devicesradiation detection materialssemiconductor thin filmsexperimental optical coatings

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Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	5,933.5	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.2800	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	3,209.7	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.1736	lb/in³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Method

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries	1.670	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
↳	3.269	eV	DFT · TBmBJ
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞)2 entries	6.551	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
↳	4.886	-	DFT · TBmBJ
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW
Spectroscopic Limited Maximum Efficiency (SLME)(SLME)	2.470	%	DFT · TBmBJ

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.01260	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-1.482	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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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.

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