CdGa2Sn2 is a ternary intermetallic ceramic compound combining cadmium, gallium, and tin elements, belonging to the family of semiconducting and optoelectronic materials. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for potential applications in photovoltaic devices, infrared optics, and semiconductor heterostructures, where its unique electronic band structure and thermal properties may offer advantages in niche optoelectronic systems. The compound represents an experimental composition within the broader cadmium-gallium-tin family, with potential relevance to advanced solar cells and detector materials where cost, efficiency, and material compatibility are optimization targets.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,767.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -3,562.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2251 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1122 | eV/atom | — |