K2Cd3S4 is a ternary sulfide semiconductor compound combining potassium, cadmium, and sulfur in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of metal sulfide semiconductors and is primarily studied in research contexts for its potential electronic and photonic properties, rather than established high-volume industrial applications. The cadmium-sulfide base gives it relevance to photodetector and optical sensing research, though practical deployment remains limited compared to more mature semiconductor alternatives like CdS or CdTe.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.817 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 2.750 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 1.839 | eV | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -61.15 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9347 | eV/atom | — |