Ca2 Cd4

semiconductor

· Ca2 Cd4

Ca₂Cd₄ is an intermetallic compound containing calcium and cadmium, belonging to the class of binary metallic semiconductors. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, with applications being explored in advanced electronic and photonic devices where the semiconductor properties of cadmium-containing compounds may offer functional value. The material represents a niche composition within the broader family of II-group element intermetallics, competing against more established alternatives like CdTe or CdSe in optoelectronic research contexts, though cadmium toxicity considerations and environmental regulations significantly limit practical deployment.

experimental semiconductorsresearch photonicsbinary intermetallicselectronic materials developmentcadmium-based compounds

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000900	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.3960	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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Ca2 Cd4

Electrical Properties

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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