Ca₂CdAs₂ is a ternary II-VI semiconductor compound belonging to the chalcopyrite family, composed of calcium, cadmium, and arsenic. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications due to its direct bandgap characteristics and potential for high-efficiency light emission or detection. While not yet widely deployed in commercial products compared to established III-V semiconductors, Ca₂CdAs₂ represents an experimental candidate for next-generation solar cells, X-ray detectors, and infrared photonic devices where its unique electronic structure may offer advantages in specific wavelength ranges or operating conditions.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.469 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.9500 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.8720 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.024 | eV/atom | — |