Cd2 In2 Ga2 S8
semiconductor· Cd2 In2 Ga2 S8
Cd₂In₂Ga₂S₈ is a quaternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining cadmium, indium, gallium, and sulfur in a layered crystal structure. This material belongs to the family of wide-bandgap semiconductors and is primarily of research interest for its potential in optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where the tunable bandgap and layered structure offer advantages for light emission, detection, and energy conversion devices. The mixed-cation composition allows engineers to engineer electronic and optical properties beyond what single-cation alternatives provide, making it relevant for next-generation solar cells, photodetectors, and potentially quantum-confined device architectures.
photovoltaic researchphotodetectorsoptoelectronic deviceswide-bandgap semiconductorsexperimental thin filmslight-emitting applications
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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