K3Cd(BO2)5

semiconductor

· K3Cd(BO2)5

K3Cd(BO2)5 is an inorganic semiconductor compound combining potassium, cadmium, and borate chemistry, belonging to the family of metal borate semiconductors. This is primarily a research-phase material studied for its potential in optoelectronic and photonic applications where borate frameworks offer unique optical and electronic properties. The compound represents an emerging class of wide-bandgap semiconductors that may find use in UV detection, photocatalysis, or specialized optical devices where cadmium-containing borates provide advantages over conventional semiconductors, though practical engineering adoption remains limited pending further development and characterization.

UV photodetectorsPhotocatalytic materialsOptical semiconductorsResearch-phase optoelectronicsWide-bandgap device developmentBorate-based functional ceramics

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	3.470	eV	—

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K3Cd(BO2)5

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