Li2 Cd2

semiconductor

· Li2 Cd2

Li2Cd2 is a compound semiconductor composed of lithium and cadmium, representing an intermetallic phase that combines alkali metal and transition metal properties. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where the wide bandgap and crystal structure of cadmium-based semiconductors offer potential for UV-responsive devices and solid-state electronics. While less commonly deployed than commercial alternatives like CdTe or CdSe, Li2Cd2 and related lithium-cadmium compounds are investigated for their tunable electronic properties and potential use in next-generation semiconductor heterostructures, though industrial adoption remains limited.

photovoltaic researchoptoelectronic devicesUV detectionsemiconductor heterostructuressolid-state electronics (experimental)

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	37.73	GPa	—
Shear Modulus(G)	20.30	GPa	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.01490	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.2790	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

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Li2 Cd2

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