Cadmium chloride (CdCl₂, though the designation CdCl₃ may indicate a specific hydrate or non-stoichiometric phase) is an inorganic ceramic compound primarily investigated for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications. Industrial use is limited due to cadmium's toxicity, but the material appears in thin-film solar cell research, X-ray and gamma-ray detection systems, and specialized luminescent applications where its electronic properties are exploited. Engineers consider cadmium chloride compounds mainly in research contexts for high-efficiency photovoltaic window layers and scintillator development, though regulatory restrictions and health concerns significantly constrain deployment compared to safer semiconductor alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 19.83 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10.18 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.673 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.4325 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4039 | eV/atom | — |