Cd₃I₆ is a cadmium iodide compound belonging to the semiconductor materials family, specifically a ternary halide with potential applications in optoelectronic and radiation detection systems. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, and represents the broader class of metal halide semiconductors being investigated for next-generation photonic and sensing devices. Engineers would consider this material when exploring alternatives to traditional semiconductors in niche applications where cadmium halides' optical and electrical properties—particularly in the infrared and visible spectrum—offer advantages over conventional materials.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 2,796 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,349.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.108 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5810 | eV/atom | — |