CdCu2Sn3S8

metal

· JVASP-143865· CdCu2Sn3S8

CdCu2Sn3S8 is a quaternary sulfide compound belonging to the metal chalcogenide family, combining cadmium, copper, and tin with sulfur. This is a research-phase material primarily investigated for semiconductor and photovoltaic applications, where its tunable bandgap and mixed-metal composition offer potential advantages for thin-film solar cells and optoelectronic devices. The material represents an experimental approach to improving upon established binary and ternary sulfide systems (such as CdS or CZTS) by leveraging multiple metal cations to enhance light absorption and carrier transport properties.

thin-film photovoltaicssemiconductor researchoptoelectronic devicessolar cell absorberschalcogenide compoundsmaterials research

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.1646	lb/in³	—

Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.3590	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.00220	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.4581	eV/atom	—

Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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.

CdCu2Sn3S8

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control