CdHg3Te4
ceramic· JVASP-99732· CdHg3Te4
CdHg₃Te₄ is a ternary semiconductor ceramic compound composed of cadmium, mercury, and tellurium, belonging to the II-VI semiconductor family. This material is primarily investigated for infrared detection and thermal imaging applications, where its narrow bandgap enables sensitivity in the mid- to long-wave infrared spectrum. It represents an advanced alternative to simpler binary compounds like HgCdTe, offering potential for tuned optoelectronic performance in specialized sensing systems, though it remains largely in research and development rather than mainstream industrial production.
infrared detectorsthermal imaging sensorsspectroscopy systemsresearch semiconductorsmilitary/aerospace sensingquantum sensing devices
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — median of 2 measurements | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
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.