Se₄Cd₁In₂ is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining selenium, cadmium, and indium—a research-phase material within the broader family of II-VI and III-V semiconductors. This composition falls into the domain of narrow-bandgap and wide-bandgap semiconductor research, where such mixed-cation systems are explored for tunable electronic and optical properties. While not yet a mature commercial material, compounds in this family are of interest for infrared detection, photovoltaic applications, and specialized optoelectronic devices where bandgap engineering through composition control offers advantages over binary or ternary alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,444.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,437.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.8618 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5610 | eV/atom | — |