Cd1In1Te2

Cd1In1Te2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound utilized in the study and development of phase-change memory technologies.

Overview

About Cd1In1Te2

Cd1In1Te2 is a semiconducting compound that occupies a stable position on the convex hull, indicating significant thermodynamic robustness. As a member of the phase-change memory material family, it is characterized by its ability to transition between structural states, a property essential for next-generation non-volatile data storage technologies.

This material is of particular interest to researchers investigating the fundamental mechanisms of phase switching. Its stability and electronic properties make it a compelling candidate for exploring how atomic arrangements influence memory performance and switching speed in high-density electronic devices.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cd1In1Te2, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.85 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

27
2 databases, 19 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Cd1In1Te2 is used.

Phase-change memory researchNon-volatile data storage developmentSemiconductor device engineering
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cd1In1Te2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cd1In1Te2?

Cd1In1Te2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound utilized in the study and development of phase-change memory technologies.

More questions
What is Cd1In1Te2 used for?
Cd1In1Te2 is used in phase-change memory research, non-volatile data storage development, and semiconductor device engineering.
What is the band gap of Cd1In1Te2?
Cd1In1Te2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.85 eV across 27 reported structures.
Is Cd1In1Te2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.85 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cd1In1Te2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cd1In1Te2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Cd1In1Te2 are known?
27 structures of Cd1In1Te2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 19 distinct space groups.
What elements does Cd1In1Te2 contain?
Cd1In1Te2 contains Cd, In, and Te (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cd1In1Te2 come from?
Cd1In1Te2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the phase-change memory materials class.

Within the diverse landscape of phase-change materials, Cd1In1Te2 represents a distinct ternary combination compared to binary standards like GeTe or Sb2Te3. While many common phase-change materials rely on germanium or antimony to facilitate rapid switching, the inclusion of cadmium and indium provides a unique structural framework that differentiates its crystallization kinetics and electronic behavior from siblings like AgSbTe2.

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Related Compounds

Other Phase-Change Memory Materials in the database.

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

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