Ca2Cd1In1 is a ternary intermetallic compound combining calcium, cadmium, and indium in a 2:1:1 stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material primarily investigated for semiconductor and optoelectronic applications, belonging to the broader family of multinary compounds used to engineer band gaps and electronic properties beyond binary systems. The material's potential lies in tailored electrical and optical behavior for niche semiconductor device development, though industrial adoption remains limited and cadmium content presents environmental and handling constraints that drive ongoing research toward cadmium-free alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03340 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5080 | eV/atom | — |