Cd₁Sb₆S₈I₄ is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining cadmium, antimony, sulfur, and iodine—a research-phase material within the broader family of chalcohalide semiconductors. This composition represents an exploratory compound likely investigated for optoelectronic or solid-state properties; it is not established in mainstream industrial production. The material's potential lies in niche semiconductor applications where tunable bandgap, photosensitivity, or thermal stability in mixed-anion systems might offer advantages over conventional binary or ternary semiconductors, though practical engineering adoption remains limited pending demonstration of scalability and performance superiority.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.532 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3870 | eV/atom | — |