CrCd3Te4 is an intermetallic compound combining chromium, cadmium, and tellurium—a ternary system that falls within the broader class of semiconductor and thermoelectric materials research. This compound is primarily investigated in materials science for its potential in thermoelectric applications and semiconductor device development, where the combination of elements offers tunable electronic properties. While not widely deployed in mainstream commercial products, materials in this family are of interest to researchers exploring high-performance thermoelectric generators, solid-state cooling devices, and compound semiconductor technologies where alternatives like binary tellurides may offer limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 38.83 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9.440 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.455 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1219 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2196 | eV/atom | — |