Cd(GaTe₂)₂ is a ternary cadmium gallium telluride ceramic compound belonging to the family of II-VI semiconductors and chalcogenide materials. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photonic applications, where its wide bandgap and crystalline structure make it relevant for detecting infrared radiation and potentially for nonlinear optical devices. While not yet mature for mainstream industrial production, compounds in this material family are investigated as alternatives to conventional semiconductors in specialized sensing and detection systems where their unique electronic and optical properties offer advantages over conventional materials.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)2 entries | 13.20 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 12.25 range 10.88–13.62median of 2 measurements | - | — | ||
Electronic Dielectric Tensor(ε∞) | Matrix (redacted) | - | — | ||
Total Dielectric Tensor(ε) | Matrix (redacted) | - | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.03989 | C/m² | — | ||
Piezoelectric Stress Tensor(eij) | Matrix (redacted) | C/m² | — |