Cd6 Si2 O10
semiconductor· Cd6 Si2 O10
Cd₆Si₂O₁₀ is a cadmium silicate semiconductor compound that combines cadmium oxide with silicate phases, forming a crystalline ceramic structure. This material is primarily of research interest in optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications, where the bandgap and defect chemistry enable light absorption and charge carrier transport. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, cadmium silicates are investigated for UV-visible photodetectors, photocatalysts for water treatment, and potential thin-film device components, though cadmium toxicity and environmental regulations limit practical deployment compared to cadmium-free alternatives like zinc oxide-based semiconductors.
experimental photocatalystsUV-VIS photodetectorsresearch semiconductorsoptical sensing (developmental)environmental remediation research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
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