CdInS

ceramic
· JVASP-134468· CdInS

CdInS is a ternary semiconductor ceramic compound combining cadmium, indium, and sulfur elements, belonging to the II-VI semiconductor family. This material is primarily of research and development interest for optoelectronic and photonic applications, particularly in the ultraviolet to visible light spectrum, where its bandgap and optical properties offer potential advantages over binary alternatives like CdS or InS. Engineers consider CdInS when tuning semiconductor characteristics for specialized light-emitting or light-detecting devices, though it remains less common in production than mature binary or ternary compounds due to processing complexity and cadmium toxicity concerns in many jurisdictions.

photonic materials researchoptoelectronic devicesUV-visible detectorsquantum dots (emerging)thin-film semiconductorsbandgap engineering

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Bulk Modulus(K)
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
-
Shear Modulus(G)
ksi
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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

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.
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