CdSnO3

cadmium stannate · cadmium tin trioxide

CdSnO3 is a stable, semiconducting transparent conducting oxide used in the development of optoelectronic and sensing technologies.

Crystal structure of CdSnO3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About cadmium stannate

CdSnO3 is a thermodynamically stable ternary oxide that functions as a transparent conducting oxide. Its semiconducting electronic character makes it a subject of significant interest for researchers looking to balance optical transparency with electrical conductivity in thin-film devices.

Because it resides on the convex hull, this material exhibits robust structural integrity. Its versatility is highlighted by the numerous reported crystal structures, which provide a rich foundation for tailoring its performance in various electronic and sensing applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

0.69–0.98 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

16
3 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where cadmium stannate is used.

Transparent electrodesGas sensorsOptoelectronic devicesPhotovoltaic cells
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about cadmium stannate, answered from cross-validated data.

What is CdSnO3?

CdSnO3 is a stable, semiconducting transparent conducting oxide used in the development of optoelectronic and sensing technologies.

More questions
What is CdSnO3 used for?
cadmium stannate (CdSnO3) is used in transparent electrodes, gas sensors, optoelectronic devices, and photovoltaic cells.
What is the band gap of CdSnO3?
cadmium stannate (CdSnO3) has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.69–0.98 eV across 16 reported structures.
Is CdSnO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.98 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is CdSnO3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — cadmium stannate (CdSnO3) sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of CdSnO3 are known?
16 structures of CdSnO3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does CdSnO3 contain?
cadmium stannate (CdSnO3) contains Cd, O, and Sn (3 elements).
Where does the data for CdSnO3 come from?
CdSnO3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the transparent conducting oxides class.

Within the diverse family of transparent conducting oxides, CdSnO3 offers a distinct alternative to more common binary systems like ZnO. While materials such as BaSnO3 are frequently studied for their high-mobility transport properties, CdSnO3 provides a unique structural framework that allows for different band engineering possibilities compared to complex spinel-type oxides like ZnGa2O4.

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Related Compounds

Other Transparent Conducting Oxides in the database.

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

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