P2S6Cd2 is a cadmium-based chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining phosphorus, sulfur, and cadmium elements. This material belongs to the family of layered semiconductor compounds studied primarily in research contexts for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where its direct bandgap and tunable electronic properties offer potential advantages in light-emission and light-detection devices. Engineers and researchers evaluate cadmium chalcogenides for specialized photonic applications where their band structure and crystal properties outperform conventional semiconductors, though industrial adoption remains limited due to cadmium toxicity regulations and manufacturing challenges.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 34.41 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 18.93 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.734 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4510 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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