Cd2Te
ceramic· JVASP-114767· Cd2Te
Cadmium telluride (CdTe) is a binary II-VI semiconductor ceramic compound primarily used as a photovoltaic material and radiation detector. It is employed in thin-film solar cells for terrestrial and space applications due to its high absorption coefficient and direct bandgap, and in gamma-ray and X-ray detection systems where its atomic composition provides strong stopping power for ionizing radiation. CdTe is notable for achieving competitive efficiency in commercial photovoltaic modules while maintaining lower manufacturing complexity than silicon-based alternatives, though environmental and health considerations regarding cadmium content influence its deployment in some markets.
thin-film photovoltaic cellssolar panelsradiation detectorsgamma-ray spectroscopyspace power systemsmedical imaging detectors
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.