Cd₃In₂S₂Te₄ is a quaternary II-III-VI semiconductor compound combining cadmium, indium, sulfur, and tellurium in a mixed chalcogenide structure. This is primarily a research-phase material studied for its potential in infrared optics and photodetection applications, where the sulfur-tellurium composition offers tunable bandgap and absorption characteristics across the near- to mid-infrared spectrum. The material belongs to the broader class of ternary and quaternary chalcogenides being investigated as alternatives to single-composition semiconductors (CdTe, InTe) for applications requiring specific wavelength sensitivity or thermal stability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.230 | eV | — |