Cd7I14 is a cadmium iodide-based semiconductor compound with potential applications in radiation detection and photonic devices. This material belongs to the family of metal halide semiconductors, which are of significant research interest for their tunable electronic and optical properties. As a cadmium-containing compound, it represents an experimental or niche research material rather than a widely commercialized engineering material; engineers would consider it primarily for specialized photonic or radiation-sensing applications where its unique band structure offers advantages over conventional alternatives like silicon or CdTe.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 2,805.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,341.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.188 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5810 | eV/atom | — |