Cd₄O₈ is a cadmium oxide semiconductor compound that belongs to the family of metal oxide semiconductors. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications, where its semiconducting properties enable light-driven processes and electronic devices. While cadmium compounds face regulatory restrictions in many regions due to toxicity concerns, Cd₄O₈ remains of academic interest for studying oxide semiconductor behavior, photocatalysis for environmental remediation, and potentially for niche optoelectronic applications where cadmium-free alternatives are unavailable or where the compound's specific electronic properties offer unique advantages.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 16,751.9 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,578.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.482 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6690 | eV/atom | — |