3/9/2014 Cadmium Selenide (CdSe) Semiconductors

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Cadmium Selenide (CdSe) Semiconductors
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Description
Applications
Chemical Properties
Electrical Properties
Thermal, Mechanical and Optical Properties
Safety Information
Description
Cadmium selenide is a solid, binary compound of cadmium and selenium. It is an n-type
semiconducting material that is transparent to infra-red light. However, p-type doping of
cadmium selenide occurs using nitrogen. Wurtzite, sphalerite and rock-salt are the three known
crystalline forms of cadmium selenide. Cadmium is a toxic heavy metal, and selenium is toxic in
large amounts. Hence cadmium selenide is a known carcinogen to humans, and medical
attention is required if swallowed or when eyes and skin come in contact with it. Most of the
current research works are focused on developing controlled synthesis of cadmium selenide
nanoparticles.
Applications
Cadmium selenide finds applications in :
Opto-electronic devices
Laser diodes
Biomedical imaging
Nanosensing
High-efficiency solar cells
Thin-film transistors
Chemical Properties
The chemical properties of cadmium selenide are provided in the table below:
Chemical Properties
Chemical Formula CdSe
Molecular Weight 191.37
CAS No. 1306-24-7
Group
Cadmium 12
Selenium 16
Crystal Structure Wurtzite
Electrical Properties
The electrical properties of cadmium selenide are provided in the table below:
Electrical Properties
Electrical Resistivity
a) low: < 1 cm
b) high: > 10
12
cm
Dielectric Constant 10.2
Band Gap 1.74 eV
Thermal, Mechanical and Optical Properties
The thermal, mechanical and optical properties of cadmium selenide are provided in the tables
below:
Thermal Properties
Thermal Expansion Coefficient (@ 500K) 6.26x10
-6
/K
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Specific Heat Capacity 0.49 J/g K
Thermal Conductivity (at 25C) 0.04 W/cm K
Melting Point 1268C
Mechanical Properties
Youngs Modulus 5x10
11
dyne/cm
2
Optical Properties
Refractive Index 2.5
Safety Information
Safety Information
GHS Hazard Statements
H301 - Toxic if swallowed
H312 - Harmful in contact with skin
H331 - Toxic if inhaled
H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Safety Precautions
P261- Avoid breathing dust, gas, fume, vapors, spray, mist.
P273 - Avoid release to the environment
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P314 If swallowed, call a poison center or doctor.
Date Added: Apr 4, 2013 | Updated: Sep 10, 2013
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