Cd₂Ce₄Se₈ is a rare-earth cadmium selenide semiconductor compound combining cadmium, cerium, and selenium elements. This material belongs to the family of mixed-metal chalcogenides and remains primarily in research and development phases, where it is investigated for potential optoelectronic and photonic applications due to the rare-earth cerium dopant's ability to modify electronic and optical properties. Interest in this compound stems from its potential use in specialized detector systems, photovoltaic devices, and luminescent applications where rare-earth-enhanced semiconductors offer advantages in wavelength tuning and quantum efficiency.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00130 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.449 | eV/atom | — |