Cadmium Telluride Description
Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) is a semiconductor compound composed of the elements cadmium (Cd) and tellurium (Te). It is widely used in thin-film solar cells, which are a type of photovoltaic technology used to convert sunlight into electricity.
CdTe thin-film solar cells have several advantages, including high efficiency, low production costs, and the ability to be manufactured using relatively simple and inexpensive processes. This makes them an attractive alternative to traditional silicon solar cells.
CdTe solar cells have demonstrated high power conversion efficiencies, with some commercial products achieving efficiency levels comparable to silicon solar cells. This, coupled with their lower manufacturing costs, has contributed to the increasing popularity of CdTe technology in the solar industry.
Cadmium Telluride Specifications
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Purity
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99.99%, 99.999%, customized
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Melting Point
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1092 °C
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Boiling Point
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1130 °C
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Density
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5.85 G/Cm³
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Refractive Index
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2.57
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Band Gap
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1.44eV
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Form
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Black Powder
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Cadmium Telluride Applications
Photovoltaic Solar Cells: CdTe is a widely used semiconductor material in thin-film photovoltaic solar cells. CdTe solar panels are cost-effective and have high efficiency in converting sunlight into electricity. They are used in residential, commercial, and utility-scale solar power installations.
X-ray and Gamma-ray Detection: CdTe is used as a detector material in X-ray and gamma-ray spectroscopy devices. It is employed in medical imaging equipment, security scanners, and industrial inspection systems.
Semiconductor Devices: CdTe is utilized in the production of various semiconductor devices, including photodetectors, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and radiation detectors due to its excellent photoconductivity and radiation absorption properties.
Infrared Optics: CdTe is transparent in the infrared (IR) region of the electromagnetic spectrum. It is used to manufacture IR optical components like lenses, windows, and prisms for IR imaging systems and spectroscopy.
Thin-Film Transistors: CdTe thin-film transistors (TFTs) are used in flat-panel displays, such as those on LCD TVs and computer monitors.
Radiation Therapy: CdTe detectors are employed in radiation therapy equipment to measure and control radiation doses accurately during cancer treatment.
Nuclear Medicine: CdTe-based detectors are used in gamma cameras and other nuclear medicine imaging devices for diagnostic purposes.
Industrial Thickness Gauges: CdTe detectors are used in industrial applications for measuring the thickness of materials, such as metals, plastics, and glass.
Environmental Monitoring: CdTe detectors are used in environmental monitoring systems to measure radioactive contamination in soil, air, and water.
Materials Research: Researchers use CdTe in materials science studies to investigate its properties and explore its potential in various applications.
Catalysis: CdTe nanoparticles have been investigated for their potential use as catalysts in certain chemical reactions, including hydrogen generation from water.
Solar Cells in Space: CdTe solar cells are used in space applications, including satellites and spacecraft, due to their lightweight and high energy conversion efficiency.
Battery Technology: CdTe nanoparticles have been studied for their potential use in advanced battery technologies, such as lithium-ion batteries.
Cadmium Telluride Packaging
Our Cadmium Telluride is carefully handled during storage and transportation to preserve the quality of our product in its original condition.
Cadmium Telluride Safety Information
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Signal Word
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Warning
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Hazard Statements
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H302-H312-H332-H410
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Hazard Codes
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Xn,N
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Risk Codes
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20/21/22-50/53
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Safety Statements
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60-61
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RTECS Number
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EV3330000
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Transport Information
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UN 2570 6.1/PG 3
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WGK Germany
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3
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GHS Pictograms
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