Cd₅Te₄S is a quaternary chalcogenide ceramic compound combining cadmium, tellurium, and sulfur. This is a research-phase material within the family of II-VI semiconductors and mixed-anion compounds, investigated for its potential in optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications where the combination of cationic and anionic elements offers tunable electronic properties. Engineering interest centers on thin-film photovoltaics, radiation detection, and infrared optics, where cadmium telluride and sulfide-based ceramics have established value; Cd₅Te₄S represents compositional optimization efforts to improve bandgap, thermal stability, or defect tolerance compared to binary or simpler ternary alternatives.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.436 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1530 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02110 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4402 | eV/atom | — |