New Large Area CdS Photoconductor

Abstract
A CdS photoconductive cell, combining the mechanical properties of powder‐binder type layers with photoconductive properties exhibited by sintered layers, is described in this report. The preparation process requires a single air firing and subsequent pressure‐temperature molding with an acrylic. Data presented on the characteristics of these cells includes: photocurrent as a function of illumination intensity and electrical field, speed of response, spectral response, and mechanical properties.