CdSnTe

ceramic

· JVASP-118014· CdSnTe

CdSnTe is a ternary compound semiconductor ceramic composed of cadmium, tin, and tellurium. It belongs to the II-VI semiconductor family and is primarily investigated for nuclear radiation detection and medical imaging applications due to its high atomic number elements and direct bandgap properties. This material is notable for its potential in room-temperature gamma-ray and X-ray detection, offering advantages over traditional scintillators and competing with other cadmium-based detectors in specialized sensing applications.

nuclear radiation detectiongamma-ray spectrometrymedical imaging sensorssecurity screening systemsresearch-phase compound semiconductorshigh-energy physics instrumentation

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	5,523	ksi	—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.4600	-	—
Shear Modulus(G)	1,156	ksi	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.2384	lb/in³	—

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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)	0.3227	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.04994	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.

CdSnTe

Mechanical Properties

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental