Cs₂CdP₂Se₆ is a ternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining cesium, cadmium, phosphorus, and selenium in a layered crystal structure. This is a research-phase material from the family of metal phosphorus chalcogenides, studied primarily for its potential in optoelectronic and nonlinear optical applications where the wide bandgap and anisotropic crystal symmetry can enable efficient frequency conversion or photon detection. While not yet commercially deployed, materials in this composition space are investigated as candidates for infrared optics, quantum sensing, and second-harmonic generation devices where conventional semiconductors (GaAs, ZnSe) face performance limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.630 | eV | Measured |
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