Cd(GaS₂)₂ is a ternary II-III-VI semiconductor compound combining cadmium, gallium, and sulfur in a layered crystal structure. This material is primarily investigated in research settings for optoelectronic and photonic applications, particularly where wide bandgap semiconductors with tunable electronic properties are needed. Its potential advantages over binary alternatives (such as CdS or GaAs) include enhanced optical tunability and possible applications in UV-visible light emission or detection, though it remains largely experimental rather than widely commercialized.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.400 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)2 entries | 9.520 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 7.818 range 6.172–9.465median of 2 measurements | - | — | ||
Electronic Dielectric Tensor(ε∞) | Matrix (redacted) | - | — | ||
Total Dielectric Tensor(ε) | Matrix (redacted) | - | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.08882 | C/m² | — | ||
Piezoelectric Stress Tensor(eij) | Matrix (redacted) | C/m² | — |