Cd3Te

ceramic

· JVASP-110765· Cd3Te

Cadmium telluride (CdTe) is a binary II-VI semiconductor ceramic compound used primarily in optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications. It is commercially deployed in high-efficiency thin-film solar cells, nuclear radiation detectors, and infrared imaging systems, where its direct bandgap and strong light absorption make it preferable to alternatives like silicon or CIGS for specific wavelength ranges. CdTe offers excellent radiation hardness and thermal stability, though cadmium toxicity requires careful handling and recycling protocols in manufacturing and end-of-life management.

thin-film photovoltaic cellsgamma-ray detectorsX-ray imaging sensorsinfrared opticsspace radiation shieldingmedical imaging devices

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	4,538.2	ksi	—
Shear Modulus(G)	1,048.6	ksi	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.2475	lb/in³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.1883	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.02121	eV/atom	—

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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.

Cd3Te

Mechanical Properties

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental