Cd₃P is a cadmium phosphide ceramic compound belonging to the III–V semiconductor family. This material is primarily investigated in research and specialized optoelectronic applications rather than mainstream industrial use, where its direct bandgap and photoluminescent properties make it of interest for light-emitting devices and photodetectors. Engineers considering Cd₃P should recognize it as a niche compound material with potential in quantum dots and narrow-bandgap semiconductor applications, though regulatory constraints on cadmium use and availability of less-toxic alternatives (such as indium phosphide or gallium nitride) typically limit its adoption in commercial products.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.215 | 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) | 0.2411 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1906 | eV/atom | — |