MnCdS₂ is a ternary metal sulfide compound combining manganese, cadmium, and sulfur. This material belongs to the class of metal chalcogenides and is primarily of research interest for semiconductor and photovoltaic applications, where mixed-metal sulfides are explored for tunable electronic properties and light absorption characteristics. Industrial adoption remains limited; the material is encountered mainly in academic studies of thin-film solar cells, optoelectronic devices, and materials screening for next-generation energy conversion systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1463 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.4760 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.999 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5746 | eV/atom | — |