Characteristic

Cadmium arsenide (Cd₃As₂) is an inorganic semimetal in the II-V family. It exhibits the Nernst effect.

Chemical formula：Cd₃As₂

Molar mass：487.08 g/mol

Appearance：solid, dark grey

Density：3.031

Melting point：716 °C (1,321 °F; 989 K)

Solubility in water：decomposes in water

Crystal structure：Tetragonal, tI160

Application

Cadmium arsenide is used in infrared detectors using the Nernst effect, and in thin-film dynamic pressure sensors. It can be also used to make magnetoresistors, and in photodetectors.

Cadmium arsenide can be used as a dopant for HgCdTe.