Cd1 Cl2
semiconductor· Cd1 Cl2
Cadmium chloride (CdCl₂) is an inorganic semiconductor compound that belongs to the cadmium halide family, typically employed in thin-film photovoltaic and optoelectronic device research. Industrial applications include CdTe solar cell window layers, photon detectors, and specialized radiation detection systems, where its wide bandgap and high atomic number make it valuable for high-energy photon interaction. While cadmium-based semiconductors offer strong light-absorption characteristics, engineers must weigh performance benefits against cadmium's toxicity constraints and increasingly restrictive environmental regulations in many markets.
thin-film photovoltaicsradiation detectorsoptoelectronic windowsCdTe solar cellsX-ray/gamma-ray sensingresearch semiconductors
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
Environmental
Export Control
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.