Cd₄Bi₄S₈Cl₄ is a quaternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining cadmium, bismuth, sulfur, and chlorine elements. This is a research-phase material primarily explored for its semiconducting and optoelectronic properties within the broader family of mixed-metal chalcogenide semiconductors. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, materials in this chemical family are investigated for potential applications in photovoltaics, thermoelectric devices, and radiation detection due to their tunable bandgaps and crystal structure flexibility.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.913 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7150 | eV/atom | — |