Mg2CdAs2 is a ternary intermetallic ceramic compound combining magnesium, cadmium, and arsenic, belonging to the family of semiconducting and optoelectronic materials. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for high-frequency electronics and optoelectronic devices, particularly in applications requiring wide bandgap semiconductors. Engineers would consider this compound in specialized contexts where cadmium-based semiconductors offer advantages in UV detection, infrared applications, or high-power microwave devices, though cadmium's toxicity and regulatory restrictions typically limit its use compared to cadmium-free alternatives like GaAs or GaN-based systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,493.3 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3900 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -1,667.9 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1578 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.4820 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞) | 13.94 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4426 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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