Cd3Ga is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining cadmium and gallium, belonging to the family of III-V and post-transition metal ceramics. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, with potential applications in semiconductor-adjacent domains and specialized high-performance environments where cadmium-based compounds offer unique electronic or thermal properties. Engineers would consider Cd3Ga in niche applications requiring specific lattice structures or electronic characteristics, though cadmium's toxicity and regulatory restrictions significantly limit practical deployment compared to less regulated alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 41.26 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2.870 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.613 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03060 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.02316 | eV/atom | — |