BaCdTe
ceramic· JVASP-66402· BaCdTe
BaCdTe is a II-VI semiconductor ceramic compound composed of barium, cadmium, and tellurium, belonging to the family of wide-bandgap semiconductors. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and radiation detection applications, where its semiconductor properties enable photon detection and energy conversion. BaCdTe is notable within the cadmium telluride family for its potential to combine stability with tunable electronic properties, though it remains less commercially established than other II-VI compounds like CdTe or CdZnTe used in high-volume applications.
radiation detectionX-ray/gamma-ray sensorsoptoelectronic devicessemiconductor researchphoton detectorsmaterials development
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 3,215.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -72.52 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1747 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.548 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 18.09 | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.1558 | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -168.6 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3981 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8768 | 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.