ZnCd3GeS6 is a quaternary chalcogenide ceramic compound belonging to the sulfide family, combining zinc, cadmium, germanium, and sulfur in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for nonlinear optical and photonic applications, where chalcogenide ceramics are valued for their transparency in the infrared spectrum and tunable bandgap properties. The inclusion of cadmium and germanium makes this compound potentially useful for mid-infrared optics and semiconductor device research, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to more established alternatives like ZnSe or GaAs.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1583 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.222 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞) | 7.149 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02970 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6073 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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