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
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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