Cd1 Si1 P2

semiconductor

· Cd1 Si1 P2

Cadmium phosphide (CdP₂) is a III-V semiconductor compound featuring cadmium and phosphorus, belonging to the family of binary semiconductors used in optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for its potential in high-energy photon detection, X-ray imaging, and specialized photodiode applications where cadmium-based semiconductors offer favorable band structure properties. Engineers consider cadmium phosphide when designing radiation detection systems or studying alternative semiconductor platforms, though environmental and toxicity concerns around cadmium limit widespread industrial adoption compared to less toxic alternatives like gallium arsenide or indium phosphide.

radiation detectionX-ray imaging sensorsphotodiodesresearch semiconductorshigh-energy photon detectorsexperimental optoelectronics

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	69.70	GPa	—
Shear Modulus(G)	5.100	GPa	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.00110	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.6030	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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Cd1 Si1 P2

Mechanical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

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