Cd₀.₆Te₀.₆Al₀.₄Sb₀.₄ is an experimental quaternary compound semiconductor combining cadmium telluride (CdTe) and aluminum antimonide (AlSb) constituents, designed to engineer the bandgap and lattice properties for optoelectronic applications. This material family falls within high-Z semiconductor research, where controlled alloying enables tuning of electronic and optical characteristics for infrared detection, photovoltaic conversion, or specialized radiation sensing—applications where conventional binary or ternary semiconductors lack sufficient performance flexibility. The quaternary composition represents an advanced research-stage material rather than an established industrial standard, offering potential advantages in wavelength-selective detection or high-efficiency energy conversion where lattice-matched heterostructures are beneficial.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.800 | eV | — |