CdGaCu3Se4
metal· JVASP-107156· CdGaCu3Se4
CdGaCu₃Se₄ is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining cadmium, gallium, copper, and selenium elements. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, belonging to the family of I-III-VI semiconductors with potential applications in photovoltaic and optoelectronic devices. Its notable characteristics include tunable bandgap properties and the possibility of earth-abundant copper-based alternatives to traditional cadmium telluride or CIGS solar technologies, though practical device implementations remain largely in the experimental phase.
thin-film photovoltaicsexperimental semiconductorsoptoelectronic researchsolar cell absorbersbandgap engineeringnext-generation photovoltaic materials
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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