Ca(CdAs)₂ is a ternary intermetallic ceramic compound composed of calcium, cadmium, and arsenic, belonging to the class of chalcopyrite-structured semiconductors and compounds of interest in solid-state physics research. This material is primarily studied in academic and specialized research contexts rather than established industrial applications, with potential relevance to semiconductor physics, photovoltaic research, and thermoelectric materials development. The compound represents part of a broader family of III-V and related semiconductors explored for optoelectronic and energy conversion applications, though practical engineering use remains limited due to the toxicity of cadmium and arsenic, restricting deployment to controlled laboratory and specialized device environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)2 entries | 52.52 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 28.28 range 22.96–33.59median of 2 measurements | - | — | ||
Electronic Dielectric Tensor(ε∞) | Matrix (redacted) | - | — | ||
Total Dielectric Tensor(ε) | Matrix (redacted) | - | — |