Lithium cadmium arsenide (LiCdAs) is a ternary III-V semiconductor compound combining elements from groups I, II, and V of the periodic table. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume production; it belongs to the broader family of compound semiconductors explored for optoelectronic and high-frequency applications. LiCdAs and related ternary arsenides are investigated for potential use in infrared detectors, photovoltaic devices, and specialized RF/microwave components, though practical applications remain limited compared to binary semiconductors like GaAs or ternary alloys such as AlGaAs.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 47.90 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 29.16 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.6950 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4970 | eV/atom | — |