CuCdO₂S is a quaternary ceramic compound combining copper, cadmium, oxygen, and sulfur—a mixed-valence oxide-sulfide that belongs to the family of complex transition-metal chalcogenides. This is a research-phase material primarily investigated for optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications rather than established commercial use. The compound's notable attributes stem from its potential narrow bandgap and mixed-anion chemistry, which make it a candidate for photovoltaic absorbers, photocatalytic water splitting, and visible-light-driven environmental remediation, though it has not yet achieved widespread industrial adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.006 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.220 | eV/atom | — |