Cu2 Ge1 Se4 Cd1

semiconductor

· Cu2 Ge1 Se4 Cd1

Cu₂GeSe₄Cd is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining copper, germanium, selenium, and cadmium elements. This material belongs to the family of chalcogenide semiconductors and is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where the tunable bandgap and crystal structure offer potential advantages over binary or ternary alternatives. The inclusion of cadmium positions it within materials exploration for thin-film solar cells, infrared detectors, and nonlinear optical devices, though practical deployment remains limited compared to established semiconductor platforms.

Photovoltaic researchInfrared detectorsNonlinear opticsThin-film semiconductorsOptoelectronic devicesMaterial science research

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	58.63	GPa	—
Shear Modulus(G)	23.36	GPa	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.2315	eV	—

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Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.3300	eV/atom	—

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Cu2 Ge1 Se4 Cd1

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