CdGe

ceramic
· JVASP-127744· CdGe

Cadmium germanide (CdGe) is a binary intermetallic ceramic compound combining cadmium and germanium, belonging to the family of II-IV semiconductor materials. This material is primarily explored in research contexts for optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications, where its narrow bandgap and crystal structure offer potential advantages in infrared detection, photovoltaic devices, and high-temperature energy conversion. CdGe remains largely experimental due to cadmium's toxicity concerns and processing challenges, but represents a candidate material for niche applications where its electronic properties outweigh alternatives like CdTe or conventional semiconductors.

infrared detectorsthermoelectric devicesresearch semiconductorsoptoelectronic componentshigh-temperature energy conversion

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Density(ρ)
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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