MgCd₂As₂ is an intermetallic ceramic compound belonging to the II-IV-V family of semiconducting materials, combining magnesium, cadmium, and arsenic in a defined crystalline structure. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established commercial use, investigated for potential applications in optoelectronic and thermoelectric devices where its electronic band structure and thermal properties could be leveraged. Compared to more mature semiconductors like GaAs or InP, MgCd₂As₂ remains experimental; its significance lies in exploring alternative compositions for niche applications requiring specific combinations of electrical conductivity, thermal behavior, and mechanical stability in specialized operating environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 55.14 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 21.73 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.827 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00200 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞) | 31.78 | - | 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) | -0.2462 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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