Cd₄Sb₄S₈Cl₄ is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining cadmium, antimony, sulfur, and chlorine elements—a research-stage material within the broader family of chalcogenide semiconductors. This compound represents an exploratory composition in semiconducting materials science, with potential applications in optoelectronics and photovoltaic research where mixed-valence and mixed-anion systems are investigated for bandgap engineering and photon absorption control. The material is not widely commercialized and remains primarily of academic interest for researchers investigating novel semiconductor architectures and phase-change or light-responsive material systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.706 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6560 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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