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
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | μB | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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