CdAlO2S is a quaternary ceramic compound combining cadmium, aluminum, oxygen, and sulfur—a mixed-anion ceramic belonging to the oxysulfide family. This is primarily a research material rather than an established commercial ceramic; it represents an experimental composition in the broader class of semiconducting oxysulfides being investigated for photocatalytic and optoelectronic applications. The material is notable for its potential to combine properties of oxide and sulfide ceramics, offering tunable band gaps and enhanced light absorption compared to conventional single-anion ceramics, though limited industrial deployment and processing maturity distinguish it from conventional engineering ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.9977 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.040 | eV/atom | — |