Na₄P₂Cd₁ is an experimental ternary semiconductor compound combining sodium, phosphorus, and cadmium in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of mixed-cation phosphides and remains primarily a research-phase compound without established commercial production or widespread industrial deployment. The compound's potential lies in optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications where cadmium-containing semiconductors have historically been explored, though development and adoption are limited by cadmium's toxicity constraints and the availability of superior cadmium-free alternatives for most modern applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 24.98 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 14.79 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.7885 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4150 | eV/atom | — |