Cd₀.₅₅Te₀.₅₅Al₀.₄₅Sb₀.₄₅ is a quaternary III-V/II-VI hybrid semiconductor alloy combining cadmium telluride and aluminum antimonide components, representing an experimental composition in the broad family of narrow-bandgap semiconductors for infrared and optoelectronic applications. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established production use, designed to achieve bandgap engineering and lattice-matching properties for mid-infrared detectors, thermal imaging sensors, or photovoltaic devices where conventional binary or ternary compounds fall short. Engineers would consider this composition when optimizing detector sensitivity in specific infrared wavelength windows or when seeking to match lattice parameters for heterostructure devices, though manufacturing maturity and cost-performance tradeoffs versus established alternatives (such as HgCdTe or InSb) would require careful evaluation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.930 | eV | — |