Ca₃Cd₃Ge₃ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining calcium, cadmium, and germanium in a 1:1:1 stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material being investigated for potential optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications, as the intermetallic class offers tunable bandgaps and carrier mobility through compositional control. While not yet commercialized at scale, compounds in this family are of interest for next-generation photovoltaics, infrared detectors, and solid-state energy conversion where alternatives like binary III-V or II-VI semiconductors face limitations in cost, toxicity, or lattice engineering.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 51.61 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 34.27 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.04020 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5610 | eV/atom | — |