Na2 Cd1 Sn1 S4
semiconductor· Na2 Cd1 Sn1 S4
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.
photovoltaic researchthin-film solar cellsoptoelectronic deviceslight absorption layersmaterials screening for semiconductorslead-free alternatives
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
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