Be2CdSe

ceramic
· JVASP-71280· Be2CdSe

Be2CdSe is a ternary ceramic compound combining beryllium, cadmium, and selenium, belonging to the family of II-VI semiconductors and wide-bandgap materials. This is primarily a research and development material investigated for its potential optoelectronic and photonic properties rather than a widely deployed engineering ceramic. The material family is of interest in specialized applications requiring high-frequency devices, photodetectors, or radiation-hard semiconductors, though Be2CdSe itself remains largely experimental; engineers would encounter this compound in advanced materials research contexts or in niche aerospace and defense applications where its thermal and electrical characteristics may offer advantages over conventional semiconductors.

optoelectronic devices (research)photodetectorsradiation-hard semiconductorshigh-frequency electronicsaerospace/defense materials (experimental)wide-bandgap device research

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Density(ρ)
0.2001
lb/in³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.9721
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
0.5045
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.