CdCl3

ceramic
· JVASP-124241· CdCl3

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.

thin-film solar cellsradiation detectionoptoelectronic researchX-ray/gamma-ray sensorsphotovoltaic window layersspecialized luminescent coatings

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
19.83
GPa—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.3300
-—
Shear Modulus(G)
10.18
GPa—
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Density(ρ)
3.673
kg/m³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.4325
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.4039
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.