Zn₄CdS₅ is a quaternary chalcogenide ceramic compound combining zinc, cadmium, and sulfur, belonging to the family of II-VI semiconducting ceramics. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where its bandgap and crystal structure are engineered for light absorption and charge transport. The incorporation of cadmium provides tunable electronic properties compared to zinc sulfide alone, making it relevant for next-generation solar cells, photodetectors, and quantum dot applications, though practical deployment remains limited due to cadmium toxicity concerns and processing challenges.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.192 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.308 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02200 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8216 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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