Cadmium iodide (CdI₂) is an inorganic semiconductor compound belonging to the II-VI semiconductor family, characterized by a layered crystal structure. While primarily investigated in research contexts rather than high-volume industrial production, CdI₂ is explored for optoelectronic applications including radiation detection, X-ray/gamma-ray imaging, and photovoltaic devices due to its bandgap properties and potential for high-resolution sensing. The material is notable within the cadmium halide family for its layered structure, which influences its electronic transport properties and makes it a candidate for niche detector applications where sensitivity and spectral response are critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 19.58 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9.187 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.263 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5810 | eV/atom | — |