CdGaRh₂ is an intermetallic compound combining cadmium, gallium, and rhodium in a 1:1:2 stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its potential in thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, where the combination of these elements offers tunable electronic band structure and carrier mobility characteristics. The compound belongs to the broader family of ternary intermetallics being investigated for next-generation semiconductor and energy conversion devices, though it remains largely experimental rather than established in high-volume industrial production.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.09210 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3370 | eV/atom | — |