S8 Sc4 Cd2 is a semiconductor compound combining sulfur, scandium, and cadmium elements. This material represents an experimental or specialized composition likely explored for optoelectronic or photovoltaic applications, as cadmium chalcogenides are known for tunable bandgaps and light-absorption properties. The inclusion of scandium is unconventional in typical semiconductor systems and suggests research into novel electronic or photonic device architectures where combined metal-sulfide phases may offer improved charge transport or optical performance compared to binary alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10,776.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,863.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.9208 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.697 | eV/atom | — |