Cd2I
ceramicCadmium iodide (Cd₂I) is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the halide family, synthesized primarily for specialized optoelectronic and radiation detection applications. While not widely commercialized in mainstream engineering, this material has been explored in research and development contexts for photon detection systems and infrared sensing due to the favorable electronic properties of cadmium-iodine compounds. Engineers considering this material should recognize it as a specialized, research-phase compound rather than an off-the-shelf engineering ceramic; its use is limited to niche applications where its specific electronic behavior or radiation response offers advantages over more conventional alternatives like CdTe or CdZnTe.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |