CrCdCu₂S₄ is a quaternary sulfide compound combining chromium, cadmium, copper, and sulfur—a material class that sits at the intersection of chalcogenide chemistry and multimetallic systems. This is primarily a research-phase compound rather than an established industrial material; quaternary sulfides of this composition are investigated for potential applications in photovoltaics, semiconductors, and solid-state electronics where mixed-metal sulfides can offer tunable bandgaps and optoelectronic properties. Engineers considering this material should recognize it as a specialized functional compound for emerging technologies rather than a conventional structural or functional alloy.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1603 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.07600 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.04010 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4824 | eV/atom | — |