Ti₂Cd₂ is an intermetallic compound combining titanium and cadmium, classified as a semiconductor material. While not widely commercialized as an engineering material, this compound represents research into titanium-cadmium intermetallics that exhibit intermediate electronic properties between metals and traditional semiconductors. The material remains largely in the experimental domain, with potential relevance to niche applications where cadmium's density and electronic properties can be leveraged in conjunction with titanium's strength, though environmental and toxicity concerns around cadmium limit practical engineering adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12,354 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,364.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00570 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.06100 | eV/atom | — |