Y2CdSe4 is a ternary ceramic compound combining yttrium, cadmium, and selenium, belonging to the chalcogenide ceramic family. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where its semiconductor properties and potential bandgap characteristics make it relevant for light-emitting devices, photodetectors, and solar cell research. Engineers would consider this compound in advanced materials development programs focused on next-generation semiconductor ceramics, though it remains largely experimental with limited commercial deployment compared to more established alternatives like CdTe or II-VI semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1788 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.6010 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.597 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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