Na₂CdSnS₄ is a quaternary sulfide semiconductor compound combining sodium, cadmium, tin, and sulfur in a crystal structure. This material belongs to the family of I-II-IV-VI semiconductors, which are of considerable research interest for photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications due to their tunable bandgaps and potential for absorbing solar radiation across useful wavelengths. While not yet widely deployed in commercial products, Na₂CdSnS₄ and related compounds are being investigated as alternatives to toxic lead-based perovskites and cadmium chalcogenides, offering potential advantages in photostability and Earth-abundance compared to conventional thin-film solar cell materials.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 33.83 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10.00 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.854 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8570 | eV/atom | — |