CdSi
ceramic· JVASP-127788· CdSi
Cadmium silicide (CdSi) is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining cadmium and silicon, belonging to the family of binary semiconducting ceramics. While not widely used in mainstream industrial applications, CdSi is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and semiconductor device development, where the cadmium-silicon system is explored for potential photovoltaic, sensing, or thermal management applications. Its selection would be driven by specific material property requirements in experimental devices rather than established commercial production, and engineers considering it should evaluate cadmium toxicity regulations and material availability carefully.
semiconductor researchoptoelectronic devicesphotovoltaic experimentsthermal management coatingshigh-temperature ceramics researchcompound semiconductor development
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9.880 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -410.0 | MPa | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.802 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.5008 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.4935 | 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.