CdTcAs is a ternary III-V compound semiconductor ceramic combining cadmium, tellurium, and arsenic elements. This material belongs to the narrow-bandgap semiconductor family and is primarily investigated for infrared detection and photovoltaic applications where its electronic and optical properties enable sensitivity to thermal and mid-infrared radiation. CdTcAs represents a specialized research compound rather than a commodity engineering material; it is notable for potential use in advanced sensing systems where conventional semiconductors fall short, though practical applications remain limited compared to more established IR detector materials.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2590 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.830 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.300 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.168 | eV/atom | — |