Ca2Cd1P2

Ca2Cd1P2 is a stable, semiconducting ternary phosphide material used in fundamental materials science research.

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Crystal structure of Ca2Cd1P2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ca2Cd1P2

Ca2Cd1P2 is a ternary phosphide compound that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline arrangement within the calcium-cadmium-phosphorus system.

This material is of interest to researchers investigating new semiconductor candidates for optoelectronic or solid-state applications. Its stable nature suggests potential for reliable performance in specialized device architectures where precise electronic control is required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ca2Cd1P2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.29 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

3
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Ca2Cd1P2 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state device developmentOptoelectronic material studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ca2Cd1P2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ca2Cd1P2?

Ca2Cd1P2 is a stable, semiconducting ternary phosphide material used in fundamental materials science research.

More questions
What is Ca2Cd1P2 used for?
Ca2Cd1P2 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state device development, and optoelectronic material studies.
What is the band gap of Ca2Cd1P2?
Ca2Cd1P2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.29 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Ca2Cd1P2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.29 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ca2Cd1P2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ca2Cd1P2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ca2Cd1P2 are known?
3 structures of Ca2Cd1P2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does Ca2Cd1P2 contain?
Ca2Cd1P2 contains Ca, Cd, and P (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ca2Cd1P2 come from?
Ca2Cd1P2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct ternary phase, Ca2Cd1P2 occupies a unique position in materials research, serving as a stable representative of the alkaline-earth cadmium phosphide family that warrants further exploration for its specific semiconducting properties.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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