Cadmium hydride (CdH2) is an ionic ceramic compound composed of cadmium and hydrogen, belonging to the metal hydride family of materials. While primarily of research interest rather than established in mainstream engineering applications, CdH2 represents the broader class of metal hydrides being investigated for hydrogen storage, battery technologies, and solid-state ionic conductors. The material's potential relevance stems from the metal hydride family's capacity to store and release hydrogen, making it a candidate for next-generation energy storage systems, though practical deployment remains limited by material stability, toxicity concerns with cadmium, and competing alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 2,813.7 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 707.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1651 | 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) | 0.1869 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1827 | eV/atom | — |