Cd2Sb6S11 is a cadmium antimony sulfide ceramic compound belonging to the family of multinary sulfide semiconductors and chalcogenides. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications, where its layered crystal structure and semiconductor properties make it relevant to studies of charge transport and light absorption in complex sulfide systems. Unlike simpler binary sulfides, the ternary composition offers tunable electronic properties and potential advantages in niche applications where cadmium-based semiconductors remain viable, though environmental and toxicity considerations typically limit commercialization compared to cadmium-free alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1636 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.5080 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.09920 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3086 | eV/atom | — |