Cd₁₀I₂₀ is a cadmium iodide-based semiconductor compound, likely a mixed-valence or cluster-type material within the cadmium halide family. This composition represents a research-phase material rather than an established commercial alloy, and falls within the broader category of metal halide semiconductors being explored for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications. Its potential utility stems from the semiconductor properties of cadmium halides, though practical adoption remains limited due to cadmium's toxicity and regulatory restrictions in most industrial regions.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.220 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5810 | eV/atom | — |