Description

Cadmium Indium Selenide is a ternary compound semiconductor material with significant optoelectronic properties. This material is valued for its tunable bandgap and high absorption coefficient, making it a critical component in advanced thin-film technologies. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and research institutions in the photovoltaic, infrared detection, and semiconductor device fabrication industries.

Application

• Thin-Film Solar Cells (CIGS): As a key absorber layer material in Copper Indium Gallium Selenide (CIGS) photovoltaic cells for high-efficiency energy conversion.
• Infrared (IR) Detectors & Sensors: Used in the production of photodetectors and imaging sensors sensitive to specific infrared wavelengths.
• Semiconductor Research & Development: Serves as a base material for studying novel semiconductor heterostructures and quantum dot applications.
• Optoelectronic Devices: A precursor for light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and laser diodes operating in specific spectral ranges.
• Thermoelectric Materials: Investigated for use in thermoelectric generators due to its favorable charge carrier transport properties.
• Photocatalytic Applications: Explored in research for water splitting and environmental remediation under visible light.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cadmium Indium Selenide
CAS No.	86855-49-4
Molecular Formula	CdInSe₂
Molecular Weight	335.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Cadmium indium diselenide; Indium cadmium selenide; CdInSe2; Cadmium indium(III) selenide; CIS (Cadmium Indium Selenide); 86855-49-4; Cadmium indium selenide (CdInSe2)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cadmium Indium Selenide is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, composition, and physical characteristics are available for every batch upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder or crystalline solid
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to standard pattern for CdInSe₂
Purity (by ICP)	≥ 99.9% (99.99% and 99.999% grades available)
Cadmium (Cd) Content	Contact for details
Indium (In) Content	Contact for details
Selenium (Se) Content	Contact for details
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., 1-10 µm, 10-50 µm)
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	< 100 ppm total

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.