CdSnO2S

semiconductor

· CdSnO2S

CdSnO2S is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining cadmium, tin, oxygen, and sulfur—a mixed-valence oxide-sulfide system that bridges traditional II-IV-VI semiconductor chemistry. This material remains primarily in the research and development phase, studied for its potential as an earth-abundant alternative to conventional narrow-bandgap semiconductors, with particular interest in photovoltaic absorbers, thin-film optoelectronics, and photocatalytic applications. Its composite anionic framework (oxide + sulfide) offers tunable electronic properties and potential for cost-effective device manufacturing, though industrial deployment remains limited compared to established compound semiconductors.

experimental photovoltaic absorbersthin-film optoelectronicsphotocatalytic water splittingresearch semiconductorsbandgap engineeringnext-generation solar cells

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.6000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	-0.00000341	μB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.7200	eV/atom	—

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CdSnO2S

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