CuInCd2Te3

semiconductor

· CuInCd2Te3

CuInCd₂Te₃ is a quaternary II-VI semiconductor compound combining copper, indium, cadmium, and tellurium—a research-stage material belonging to the chalcogenide semiconductor family. This composition is primarily investigated for photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications, particularly as an alternative absorber layer in thin-film solar cells where it may offer tunable bandgap and improved light absorption compared to conventional CdTe or CIGS systems. The material remains largely in development rather than mainstream production, with potential value in next-generation solar technologies and radiation detection where the cadmium-tellurium base provides inherent atomic density and sensitivity.

thin-film solar cellsphotovoltaic absorbersradiation detectorsoptoelectronic devicesbandgap engineeringsemiconductor research

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.7000	eV	—

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CuInCd2Te3

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