K₂Cd₂As₂ is a ternary semiconductor compound belonging to the II-XII-V family, combining potassium, cadmium, and arsenic elements in a structured crystalline lattice. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, with potential applications in optoelectronic devices and quantum materials where its semiconducting properties and crystal structure could be exploited. The compound represents an underexplored region of the semiconductor phase space and may be investigated for niche applications requiring specific band gap characteristics or for fundamental materials science studies of ternary semiconductor systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,372 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,460.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.05310 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4770 | eV/atom | — |