S1 Cd1 is a cadmium-based semiconductor compound, likely a cadmium chalcogenide or related binary phase used in optoelectronic and photovoltaic research applications. This material family is investigated for thin-film solar cells, photodetectors, and light-emitting devices due to favorable bandgap properties, though commercial deployment remains limited compared to mainstream alternatives like silicon or gallium arsenide due to cadmium toxicity concerns and manufacturing complexity. Engineers considering this material should evaluate regulatory restrictions on cadmium use in their target markets and compare performance-to-cost tradeoffs against more established semiconductor options.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 57.10 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 17.82 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.9928 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6700 | eV/atom | — |