Cd4 Ga2 Ag2 S8
semiconductor· Cd4 Ga2 Ag2 S8
Cd₄Ga₂Ag₂S₈ is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining cadmium, gallium, silver, and sulfur elements, belonging to the family of complex chalcogenide semiconductors. This is a research-stage material investigated primarily for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications where its tunable bandgap and mixed-cation structure may offer advantages in light absorption or charge transport. The material represents an exploratory direction in semiconductor engineering for next-generation thin-film devices, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established binary or ternary alternatives like CdTe or CIGS.
experimental photovoltaic materialsoptoelectronic researchthin-film solar cellssemiconductor device engineeringchalcogenide compound studies
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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