CaCd2As2
ceramic· JVASP-2520· CaCd2As2
CaCd2As2 is a ternary ceramic compound belonging to the chalcopyrite-structured family of semiconductors, composed of calcium, cadmium, and arsenic. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, investigated for its potential in optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications where compound semiconductors offer bandgap tunability and direct electronic properties. The material represents an exploratory candidate in the broader class of II-IV-V semiconductors, competing with more mature alternatives like gallium arsenide and cadmium telluride for specialized photon-emission and photon-detection roles in infrared and visible wavelength ranges.
semiconductor researchoptoelectronic devicesphotovoltaic materialsinfrared detectorscompound semiconductor developmentmaterials exploration
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | µV/K | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.